Mercedes to finish Formula E season in all-black cars

Mercedes cars in Formula E will go all-black for remainder of season as a statement against racism, auto maker said Wednesday.

Mercedes earlier changed its Formula One livery from silver to black for 2020 season.

We stand against racism, team said on Twitter. Our team will contest season's final six races with an all-black base livery, taking a firm stand against racism and all forms of discrimination while advocating greater diversity. 

Six-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, who is only Black world champion in F1, has been outspoken about fighting racism and has urged Formula One's governing body and or drivers to make more of an effort in fight.

Mercedes will feature phrase End Racism on Formula E cars of drivers Stoffel Vandoorne and Nyck de Vries.

Formula E, which uses only electronic cars, concludes its 2019-20 season with six races in Berlin from Aug. 5-13. season was postponed after five races because of coronavirus pandemic.

Formula E recently anunced a Positive Futures campaign to provide more opportunities in sport for under-represented groups and to nurture a culture of inclusivity that embraces diversity in all its forms."

Im credits: AP / Twitter