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Wolff defends F1 decision not to join social media blackout despite 12 drivers on board
Sam Hall Friday 30 April 2021 16:36 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff does not believe F1 has 'scored an own goal' by failing to present a united front in the anti-racism boycott of social media this weekend. Lewis Hamilton and 11 other F1 drivers have committed to the #EnoughIsEnough blackout this weekend, a campaign started in the UK in response to a growing number of sportspeople receiving racist or discriminatory abuse online. Article continues under video Last year, F1 introduced the #WeRaceAsOne programme to tackle discrimination and equality, a remit that has been further extended this year to include sustainability and community. F1, however, has chosen not to follow other sports...
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