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There are talks that Mercedes could return to their traditional silver livery in 2022, and Lewis Hamilton says he is not opposed to it.
Mercedes switched to a black livery in 2020 to demonstrate their commitment to the fight for racial justice and equality. The switch was suggested by Lewis Hamilton and the team decided to keep the new colour scheme for 2021.
With Mercedes discussing a return to their traditional silver colour in 2022, when the new Formula 1 rules kick in, Lewis was asked if he has any thoughts on it.
“I don’t have a particular feeling towards it, I am not involved in that particularly now, for next year,” said the Briton.
“It is originally the Silver Arrows and I did expect when I asked if we could make the car black last year in terms of the symbolism, what the intent would be moving forward in terms of support.
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“I wasn’t expecting it to last long and we carried it into a second season which is awesome.
“If it goes back, it will be a nice change and it doesn’t deter us from the changes we are making internally and we continue to push for diversity, even working with all our partners.
“Just the other day with UBS, they had these young kids, trying to inspire the next generation of young engineers of all different backgrounds.
“We have got a good programme going so it doesn’t make a difference,” concluded the seven-time champion.
