close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • IT
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB IT ES-MX US
We race as one

F1 to "move on" from pre-race kneeling to "take other actions"

We race as one — Photo: © LAT Images
9 reacties

F1 to "move on" from pre-race kneeling to "take other actions"

Formula 1 drivers will no longer take the knee in the pre-race buildup

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has confirmed the sport will "move on" from taking the knee before races as part of changes to the 'We Race as One' messaging.

The majority of F1 drivers and teams have knelt ahead of each grand prix across the past two years as the sport showed its commitment to tackling a number of social issues.

For the coming season, F1 has confirmed it will be "transitioning to a new way of raising awareness" with a focus being placed on "driving forward with action".

Asked by Sky Sports if there would be a chance for drivers to continue taking the knee ahead of races, Domenicali said: “No.

"I think that what we have said is that we do not have to do politics. But I think now it is the matter [of moving] from gestures to actions. Now the action is the focus on the diversity of our community and this is the first step.”

F1 has confirmed a video promoting the 'We Race as One' message will continue to be played ahead of each race but pressed if the topic remained "under discussion", Domenicali reiterated: “No.

"I think that the gesture has been already important for people that believed it was an important gesture because we need to respect everyone, as always, but now is the time to move on and take some other actions.”

Related

More F1 news

Latest F1 news

Max Verstappen Nurburgring 24 Hours: Top Qualifying results and grid order

Max Verstappen Nurburgring 24 Hours: Top Qualifying results and grid order

  • 1 hour ago
FIA pay tribute after death of 'pillar' of motorsport

FIA pay tribute after death of 'pillar' of motorsport

  • 1 hour ago
Max Verstappen reacts to 'super difficult' Qualifying ordeal at Nurburgring 24 Hours race

Max Verstappen reacts to 'super difficult' Qualifying ordeal at Nurburgring 24 Hours race

  • 2 hours ago
Christian Horner return handed major credibility boost by FIA U-turn

Christian Horner return handed major credibility boost by FIA U-turn

  • 3 hours ago
'That was stupid' - Max Verstappen addresses controversial Nurburgring comment

'That was stupid' - Max Verstappen addresses controversial Nurburgring comment

  • Today 10:57
Honda in line for major F1 boost after Aston Martin engine trouble

Honda in line for major F1 boost after Aston Martin engine trouble

  • Today 09:12

Just in

14:26
Max Verstappen Nurburgring 24 Hours: Top Qualifying results and grid order
13:57
FIA pay tribute after death of 'pillar' of motorsport
12:55
Max Verstappen reacts to 'super difficult' Qualifying ordeal at Nurburgring 24 Hours race
11:58
Christian Horner return handed major credibility boost by FIA U-turn
10:57
'That was stupid' - Max Verstappen addresses controversial Nurburgring comment
F1 news

Recommended by the editors

Max Verstappen Nurburgring 24 Hours: Top Qualifying results and grid order Nurburgring 24 Hours

Max Verstappen Nurburgring 24 Hours: Top Qualifying results and grid order

1 hour ago
Christian Horner return handed major credibility boost by FIA U-turn Christian Horner

Christian Horner return handed major credibility boost by FIA U-turn

3 hours ago
'That was stupid' - Max Verstappen addresses controversial Nurburgring comment Max Verstappen

'That was stupid' - Max Verstappen addresses controversial Nurburgring comment

Today 10:57
The bombshell F1 transfer that would see Max Verstappen join McLaren Max Verstappen

The bombshell F1 transfer that would see Max Verstappen join McLaren

Today 08:27
Ontdek het op Google Play
x