The total black PUMA suit for the Mercedes-Amg Petronas F1 team

PUMA and the F1 team Mercedes-AMG Petronas openly declare themselves against racism and all forms of discrimination: after the group protest before the Austrian GP - and the victory of Vallteri Bottas - the duo formed by the team and the German brand they communicated the choice to drive until the end of the season wearing black race clothing, taking a strong position towards one of the hottest issues of the moment.

The color change symbolizes the commitment of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Petronas to the values of diversity and inclusion: ''We have supported the initiative of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team from the beginning. PUMA is happy to meet our partner's request with a proposal for black racing clothing, which will be worn from the beginning of the season" explained James Clark, Head of Sports Marketing Motorsports & Operations at PUMA.

The new pack includes the race suit, underwear, balaclava and gloves. The latter stand out for the #reform detail on the right hand, a PUMA statement against racism and criminal injustice. Lewis' Speedcat Pro shoes come in the black variant with the purple striped logo, while the Valtteri Bottas race boots feature the logo in the white variant.

Lewis Hamilton and teammate Valtteri Bottas are at the heart of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team's commitment to the fight against racism and discrimination. "It is so important to seize this moment and use it to educate us and bring real and significant changes to ensure equality and inclusion. In my life I have experienced racism in the first person and I have seen my family and my friends being a victim of it, and I am talking to the heart when I appeal to change" said Hamilton.

PUMA won't end the REFORM campaign until racism and discrimination are defeated.