Mercedes-AMG has presented a new livery for its GT R FIA Formula 1 safety car, which incorporates design elements that symbolize unity and the sport’s commitment for diversity and inclusion.
The car will be seen at the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix this weekend, with rainbow visuals and the ‘WeRaceAsOne’ hashtag that will be featured on all F1 cars and around the racetrack. The ‘Drive Safely’ lettering will continue to adorn the hood, reminding fans “to always drive in a careful and considerate way”.
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“When Formula 1 returns to racing this weekend in Austria, it will use this opportunity to thank people all over the world for their strength and resilience in the fight against the global COVID-19 pandemic”, Mercedes explained. “The sport will also show its unity in the fight against racism and its commitment to do more to address inequality in Formula 1.”
The most powerful F1 safety car ever was presented two years ago and features the AMG Track Package with rollover protection system and high-performance brakes. Power comes from the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 that pumps out 577 HP (585 PS / 430 kW) and 520 lb-ft (705 Nm) of torque, rocketing it to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.6 seconds from a standstill (0-60 mph in 3.5 sec) and up to a top speed of 198 mph (318 km/h).
In addition to the GT R safety car, the official FIA F1 medical car, the AMG C63 S Estate, has embraced the new design that comprises of the rainbow flag and ‘WeRaceAsOne’ hashtag, and will head over to Austria this weekend too.