F1 allocates 30-second window to anti-racism protest at British Grand Prix

Formula One has given drivers a 30-second window ahead of the British Grand Prix to make a statement against racism.

F1's anti-racism messaging ahead of the last race, the Hungarian Grand Prix, appeared rushed and disorganised. Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton criticised F1 and racing's governing body for not taking a lead on the issue and leaving it to the Grand Prix Drivers' Association to organise.

F1 has responded to that criticism by opening the pit-lane 40 minutes before the start of the race, instead of 30 minutes, effectively giving teams more time to go through the usual procedures of getting to the grid and doing any last-minute work on their cars.

The drivers have also been…