Pride Month in F1 | Alpine and Mercedes call attention to LGBTQ+

This month, all over the world, extra attention is asked for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month has also reached Formula 1, as it has become clear that Mercedes and Alpine are also paying attention to the initiative.

LGBTQ+ has been a hotly debated topic within Formula One for some time. Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel, among others, are working hard for its acceptance. We already knew from Mercedes that the logo of the W13 would be dressed in rainbow colours, but also the helmets of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton will have this coloured star.

We also know that some changes will be made to the Alpine chassis. Possibly more teams in Formula 1 will follow on Friday.

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Happy #PrideMonth

We’re proud to be running the @MercedesBenz Pride Star on our W13s for the next three races, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and raising awareness for Pride Month pic.twitter.com/WbMNiC8L8O

— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) June 8, 2022

George and Lewis are racing with the Pride Star on their helmets throughout Pride Month pic.twitter.com/Oxhd06kyIx

— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) June 9, 2022

Alpine adapts livery in Baku

We are excited to confirm our partnership with @AlpineF1Team.

The progress pride flag looks beautiful on the car, but this is about so much more.

It's sincerely communicating together a commitment to all members of the LGBTQ+ that they are valued, respected, and welcome. pic.twitter.com/SHgIDtBxfi

— Racing Pride (@RacingPrideHQ) June 9, 2022