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Formula One drivers united against racism, if not taking a knee

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria - July 4, 2020. Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas in action during qualifying, as F1 resumes following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). [Joe Klamar/Pool via REUTERS]

Formula One drivers expressed unity in the fight against racism on Saturday but said taking a knee before today’s season-opening Austrian Grand Prix would be a matter for each to decide.

Some, such as Frenchman Romain Grosjean and Danish driver Kevin Magnussen who race for the U.S.-owned Haas team, confirmed they would be making the gesture while others were more reticent.

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