Mercedes AMG GT-R

The Formula 1 Safety Car will carry a new livery promoting the sport’s ‘#WeRaceAsOne’ initiative from this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. The Mercedes AMG GT-R, driven by Bernd Maylander, features the rainbow comprising the colours of F1’s 10 teams. ‘#WeRaceAsOne’, launched by F1 last week, is a dual-purpose campaign to recognise the worldwide struggle against the Covid-19 pandemic and show F1’s commitment to improving diversity within the sport. However ‘#WeRaceAsOne’ is just one of three campaigns being promoted on the official F1 Safety Car and Medical Car this year.

“In addition to the ‘WeRaceAsOne’ campaign, the call to ‘Drive Safely’ will be visible on the bonnet the Official FIA F1 Safety Car, addressing fans at home who are watching the race on TV or via live stream and reminding them to always drive in a careful and considerate way,” said Mercedes.

“Bernd Maylander’s ‘company car’ also uses the hashtag ‘#PurposeDriven’ to promote the FIA’s commitment to safety, sustainability, gender equality and diversity, and points out the FIA Action for Road Safety with mentions on the roof and tailgate of the car.”