Method One will not set time apart for drivers to take the knee forward of races because it appears to introduce extra concrete actions to fight racism, Chief Government Stefano Domenicali advised Sky Sports activities on Tuesday.

Method One launched its “We Race As One” range, inclusion and sustainability platform in 2020, which included a pre-race second when drivers gathered on the grid to precise their help for the initiative with a gesture of their selection.

“I believe it was the time to maneuver from only a gesture recognising one thing that is actually vital to a plan,” Domenicali stated.

“I believe the gesture has been an vital gesture as a result of we have to respect everybody as at all times. However now could be the time to maneuver on and take another motion.”

Some drivers, most notably seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton who’s a vocal advocate for human rights, ending racial inequality and environmental causes, selected to take the knee.

Others remained standing whereas sporting T-shirts bearing messages in help of assorted causes.

All of them appeared in a video broadcast simply earlier than the pre-race second of help.

The video will nonetheless be broadcast this season, a Method One spokesperson stated, and “We Race As One” branding will function round race tracks.

Domenicali’s interview with Sky Sports activities passed off as Method One introduced a four-year extension to its engineering scholarship programme for under-represented teams till 2025.

The programme, launched final 12 months, has enabled 10 college students to seek out placements for engineering levels at universities in the UK and Italy.

Domenicali sounded optimistic that Hamilton would keep it up racing, after the Briton broke his close to two-month lengthy silence following his controversial Abu Dhabi world title defeat with a social media publish on Friday.

“I noticed the final image was a lightweight of positivity on his face and his gesture,” stated Domenicali.

“I believe that’s vital as a result of Lewis is an unbelievable asset not just for our sport however for the world.

“Lewis has in entrance of him a chance to be an eight-time world champion. I believe his battery shall be absolutely charged for the beginning of the season,” he added.

The Method One season begins on March 20 in Bahrain.