Lewis Hamilton says the strong stance Mercedes is taking by adopting an all-black livery as part of a pledge to combat discrimination and improve diversity can empower other companies to take similar actions. Mercedes has changed its silver livery to a black design for the 2020 season in what it says is “a public pledge to improve the diversity of our team — and a clear statement that we stand against racism and all forms of discrimination,” Hamilton has been particularly vocal in his support for the Black Lives Matter movement — attending rallies and setting up the Hamilton Commission to try and engage more young Black people with STEM subjects — and sees the...
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