Formula One drops taking the knee anti-racism gesture before races


Formula One will no longer set aside time for drivers to take the knee ahead of races and will instead focus on "inclusive action".
Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton report to encourage motor sport diversity


Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed the findings of a report that he has commissioned looking into diversity in the motorsport
Self-driving cars could be worse at detecting people with dark skin, says commission

Self-driving cars at centre of racism row


A car safety expert has said that "there is no reason" that self-driving cars would discriminate between people of different races.
Carlos Sainz Blackface

Carlos Sainz Karting embroiled in racism scandal


Rally legend Carlos Sainz has become entangled in a racism scandal due to the use of blackface in a video posted by his karting business.
Hamilton responds to Andretti and Stewart comments

Hamilton responds to Andretti and Stewart comments


F1 driver Lewis Hamilton has responded to comments made by two of motorsport’s greats, Mario Andretti and Sir Jackie Stewart.
Mercedes F1 adopts black livery in gesture against racism within motorsport

Mercedes F1 adopts black livery for 2020


The Silver Arrows will turn black this season, as Mercedes F1 makes a stand against racism and discrimination within motorsport.
Nascar shows solidarity with Bubba Wallace after noose found in his garage

Nascar shows solidarity with Bubba Wallace


Nascar drivers are showing solidarity with Bubba Wallace, the sport’s only black racer, after a noose was found in his garage.
Lewis Hamilton commission aims for a more diverse motor sport paddock

Hamilton commission aims for a more diverse F1


In today’s The Sunday Times, the six-time Formula One world champion writes of his personal experiences of racism in his career.
Volkswagen faces criticism after racist ad

Volkswagen faces criticism after racist ad


Carmaker Volkswagen is facing harsh backlash after an advert it admitted was racist was published on its Instagram page.