McLaren's Lando Norris insists F1 drivers are 'in agreement' over anti-racism stance at British Grand Prix

United: Norris says a better structure will be in place at Silverstone after the Hungarian Grand Prix (pictured).
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Joe Krishnan27 July 2020

Lando Norris says Formula One drivers are "all in agreement" about taking a stand against racism after Lewis Hamilton's call for more leadership from F1 bosses.

The Mercedes star criticised F1's lack of organisation and responsibility in taking a stance against racism at the Hungarian Grand Prix after a somewhat rushed message before the race.

The six-time world champion has taken a knee before all three races this season while other drivers have chosen other ways to show their support.

Ahead of Hamilton and Norris' home race at the British Grand Prix this weekend, the McLaren driver agreed there must be a coordinated response.

"Some people want to do different things, but we are all in agreement that we want to take a stand and show something in support of what we're trying to do against racism," the 20-year-old said.

Promise: McLaren's Lando Norris  Photo: POOL/AFP via Getty Images
POOL/AFP via Getty Images

"We will have a better structure and better plan in place for next weekend."

Formula One is expected to allocate time in the pre-race schedule for drivers to take a knee, or protest however they choose, before the anthem.

The Briton, fourth in the championship, said he wanted to do all he could to combat racism but what had happened was not entirely the fault of the drivers.

"With the conditions and everything (in Hungary), it was even more rushed than normal," he added.

"I did my laps to the grid then had to go and speak to my engineer and then we discussed some things."

Additional reporting from Reuters.

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