Formula 1 has sent out very strong public messages in recent times advocating for greater diversity and inclusion, not only in the sport but more broadly in society. Yet, given its very publicly stated strategic intent of milking America and the oil-rich Middle East for every dollar that it can, I can’t help but wonder whether the concept of a true “World” Championship is a part of their strategy at all. I find myself confused by the We Race As One message that F1 is giving, as though it is somehow excusing and enabling itself to differentiate and discriminate on the basis of the ability to produce better returns for its shareholders. On the one hand, F1 asks us to be inclusive and...
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