New Diversity and Inclusion charter agreed by F1 teams, F1, and FIA
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New Diversity and Inclusion charter agreed by F1 teams, F1, and FIA

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A new formal Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) charter has been agreed by all 10 F1 teams, Formula 1 and the FIA.

The sport is committed to creating, supporting, and delivering on actions, measures, and outcomes, to build a more diverse and inclusive place to work.

The charter sets out the following vision and mission and four key pillars of focus:

The Vision

To enable anyone to access, contribute to, and enjoy global motorsport.

The Mission

Identify and remove barriers to attract and retain a rich diversity of people in our workplaces, improving our ways of working, and engaging with stakeholders to drive innovation.

Commitments – Four Pillars

Attract

Target and support initiatives that seek to attract underrepresented groups to motorsport. To support this effort, we will gather demographic data in an aligned way to improve our collective talent pipelines and recruitment practices.

Retain

We will put in place processes to mitigate bias in our organizations and create cultures of inclusion so a diversity of people can thrive in our sport.

Create

We will listen to and encourage all perspectives in the design, development, and delivery of our products and services, encouraging our supply chains to do this too.

Engage

We will communicate our commitment to D&I with our external stakeholders: listening, learning, and improving to deliver a better, more inclusive experience.

Currently, representatives from Formula 1, the FIA and all 10 teams work together as part of the Formula 1 Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and, as part of the charter, this will now evolve into an implementation group that will deliver more initiatives and further formalize the sport’s collaborative approach by introducing measurable and time-bound projects, and key performance indicators.

Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1, said: “Our sport is rightly recognized for its elite performance and innovation, and we are clear that the only way to maintain and improve those exceptional standards is to welcome diversity of thought, ideas, and experiences.

“The sport is fiercely competitive, and we’re all committed to employing the very best talent. We know from The Hamilton Commission report that there are opportunities for us to work collectively to both find and nurture that talent, and across the sport significant change has already been put in place.

“The charter is the next important milestone on that journey, and we are all committed to making our sport more open and diverse.”

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, added: “The diversification of motorsport is paramount to its continued success. Through ensuring equal opportunity for equal talent, increasing accessibility, and joining together in our commitment to uphold this charter, we will drive forward change.

“This landmark partnership between Formula 1, the teams, and our Federation signifies a united course of action which I am proud to be a part of.”

Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE, Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Engineering, said: “Formula 1 took the findings of The Hamilton Commission in 2021 seriously, and since then, the sport has created a range of initiatives to increase diversity.

“This charter, which the sport commissioned us to create independently, sets a framework for progress and establishes commitment to both principles and action. It is a key step in F1’s ongoing efforts to improve access and performance, and we believe it will be a catalyst for even more positive impact and cross-sport working.”