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”.
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 and 705 Nm of
torque, rocketing it to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds from a standstill and up to a top speed of 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.
