Four staff members have been sacked by the Mercedes Formula 1 team after an investigation into discrimination. The team have confirmed the individuals were dismissed on 2 August this year over "breaches of our diversity and equality policy". No details have been released about the incidents, but they are understood to be of a racist or religious nature. "We condemn this behaviour in the strongest terms and acted immediately," a Mercedes team statement added. "We value the diversity of our employees and it is a source of strength for our team. "Our working environment is based on appreciation and mutual respect." The members of staff had been working at the...
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