Formula E: Mercedes to Run All-Black Car to See Out Season 6

The Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team will follow its sibling Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team in running an all-black livery, to show support of the fight against racism and inequality.

Similar to the F1 car, the FE car will also have the ‘End Racism’ slogan on the halo.

Mercedes Formula E Team Principle Ian James said, "We have always spoken out clearly against racism and all forms of discrimination, as they do not have a place in our team, in our sport or in our society.

"However, recent events around the world have shown that we all need to do more to use our platform to speak out against racism and discrimination.

"We know that we have to invest a lot of time and commitment in order to develop the right strategy.

"We have started work on it for our outfit and will conduct the way our team acts accordingly.

"Racing is an industry, in which ethnic diversity and gender equality have traditionally not been very prevalent.

"So, there is still a long way to go to compensate for the imbalance in all areas of our workforce.

"Together with our partners, we see it as a duty to promote and train young talents - regardless of ancestry or gender - in order to give them the opportunity to join Formula E in the years to come."

Vice-President of Marketing for Mercedes cars Bettina Fetzer added, "In Formula E too, we intend to use the voice we have on our global platform to make a stand against racism and discrimination and in support of greater diversity and tolerance in society.

"The decision to change the distinctive look of our electric Silver Arrows underlines our stance in favour of openness and respect in our dealings with each other.

"The black base livery of our racing cars is a reminder to all of us of the need for ongoing, long-term consolidation of our values and of mutual respect."