Carey on #WeRaceAsOne: ''There must be an end to racism''

Formula 1 stands up against racism. With #WeRaceAsOne, Formula 1 wants to make a clear statement to the outside world and together with teams, drivers and partners it will fight the coronavirus, racism and inequality.

Carey and Todt speak out

"Our first race in Austria at the start of July is a big moment for our sport after nearly four months of no racing. While it is an important moment for the Formula 1 community it is also a time to recognise the issues that are bigger than any one sport or country’’, Chase Carey begins in the statement of Formula 1.

‘’ The #WeRaceAsOne initiative we have launched today, in support of the #PurposeDriven Movement launched by the FIA last week, is our way of saying thank you to the bravery and unity everyone around the world has shown during this unprecedented time. It will also be a platform for Formula 1 to come together and achieve results against the most important issues facing us as a sport and the world’’

F1 goes into battle

‘’That is why at our first race in Austria Formula 1 will stand united to say loud and clear that racism must end. We will show our full support in fighting inequality throughout the weekend and accelerate our own efforts to make Formula 1 more diverse and inclusive. As a global sport we must represent the diversity and social concerns of our fans, but we also need to listen more and understand what needs to be done and get on with delivering’’, concludes the Formula 1 top executive.

Jean Todt, president of the FIA, joins Carey in his words. ''I am very pleased to welcome the #WeRaceAsOne initiative as part of this collective effort. With Formula 1, we have already been committed for many years to helping to protect the environment with, for example, hybrid engines and the signing of the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework. The FIA is guided by the Fundamental Principles of its Statutes, including the fight against any form of discrimination and notably on account of skin colour, gender, religion, ethnic or social origin. We must promote diversity in motor sport”, Todt decides.