2022 marks the return of the silver arrows
This new season marks the return of the historic livery for Mercedes: the silver arrows are back on track.
After 2 years with a black livery to promote greater diversity and inclusion within its team and the sport, the German firm wished to return to a more conventional decoration.
Despite the change in livery, Mercedes’ commitment to promoting diversity, especially within its team through its “Accelerate 25” program, remains unchanged. “Accelerate 25” is a detailed five-year program aimed at becoming a more diverse and inclusive team.
Toto Wolf declared, “The black livery was a clear intention and a clear demonstration of our mission to become a more diverse and inclusive team. It is now part of our DNA, but the silver color of the Silver Arrows is equally our DNA, it’s our history.”
« Increasing the diversity of our team does not involve meeting a quota, but rather recruiting the best individuals, regardless of their ethnic background, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. » concluded Wolff.
Here is a comparison of the 2019 Mercedes, the last season where it was equipped with silver.
