F1 To Shift Anti-Racism Focus From “Gesture” To “Action”
Written By Uche Dozie
F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali has stated F1’s intention to go beyond gestures in creating awareness against racism by involving in more actions.
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Stefano who spoke to Sky Sports on Tuesday opines that it’s time the sports move beyond gestures and take actions.
Consequently, there will be no time set aside for gestures before a race.
Seven-time F1 tittle winner, Lewis Hamilton is known for his gestures of taking a knee before a race while some drivers stand with a wear preaching the message against racism.
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Speaking to Sky Sports News, F1’s president and CEO said: “I think the gesture has been an important gesture because we need to respect everyone, as always.
“But now is the time to move on and take some other action.”
“We needed to make sure that what we did was important to show the intention of Formula 1 in things that were really important for the world.
“I think now it’s the matter of [changing] gesture, to action. Now the action is the focus on the diversity of our community, and this is the first step.” He added.
Meanwhile…
The F1 Supremo is optimistic of British born and Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton’s return to the sport after a short message a couple of days that broke his two months old silence following his disappointing loss in last year’s final race at Abu Dhabi.
He considers the driver who was called into knighthood in December words on his social media handle as a positive sign heading to the F1 season even though it doesn’t confirm Hamilton’s return.
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“There was a total respect on his choice to be on silent mode,” Domenicali added. “I think he will be fully charged for the start of the season.
“Lewis has in front of him a possibility to be an eight-time world champion.
“So I’m sure he is totally focused on these objectives because this year there will be so many new things, so many variables, that will allow this championship to be so attractive.”
F1 action kicks off on the 20th day of March at Bahrain.
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