Seven F1 drivers opt out of taking the knee at Silverstone

The choreographed gathering at the front of the grid followed a video of the drivers declaring they were united in the fight against racism.

Lewis Hamilton was among 13 drivers who took the knee ahead of the British Grand Prix.

The world champion was joined by 12 drivers, with seven – including Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc – electing to stand.