The Mercedes Formula 1 racing team sees itself on the right track in its quest for more diversity in the workforce.
Two years ago, the team around record world champion Lewis Hamilton launched the Accelerate 25 program, at least 25 percent of all new employees should come from underrepresented groups.
On Wednesday, the team’s youngest trainees were also involved in the presentation of the car for the 2023 season.
Mercedes is aiming for even better numbers
It’s a reminder to yourself “of the team we want to become,” said Head of Mercedes Motorsport Toto Wolff: “We are determined to become a more diverse and high-performing company and we are pleased with the steps we have taken. “
Since the launch of Accelerate 25, the proportion of female team members has increased from 12 to 16 percent, and the proportion of ethnic minority employees has increased from 3 to 9 percent. “These numbers are a positive development, we are striving for more,” said Wolff.