Formula 1 drivers will unite on the grid ahead of today’s Bahrain Grand Prix to show their support for charities aiding victims of the war in Ukraine.
The drivers will stand behind a banner supporting an emergency appeal by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to help children and families in the Ukraine and other conflict zones.
F1 has donated directly to appeal. Several teams have already indicated their support for UNICEF and similar fundraising drives.
Several drivers have also showed their support for those suffering as a result of the war. Pierre Gasly is wearing a special helmet with an anti-war message on the top. Sebastian Vettel, who is not participating in today’s race after testing positive for Covid-19, wore an anti-war helmet to testing in Bahrain.
The drivers previously joined together to share an anti-war message before the second pre-season test in Bahrain (pictured). The entire field at the time was present apart from Lewis Hamilton, who arrived at the…