JAKARTA - The Formula E race which was held at the Ancol Circuit last weekend was considered a success. However, the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) campaign launched by one of the teams participating in the race became a 'stain'.
Manufacturer ROKiT Venturi Racing blatantly put a rainbow motif which is a symbol of LGBT on every element of the team. This includes the driver's car and the uniform of the entire staff.
ROKiT Venturi Racing itself stood out at the Ancol Circuit that afternoon. Their two drivers, Edoardo Mortara and Lucas di Grassi, were quite successful in carrying the team's flag.
Both Mortara and Grassi are listed as drivers in the top ten of the 2022 Formula E standings.
Mortara, who is a Swiss citizen, even managed to secure a podium while performing at the Jakarta International Eprix Circuit (JIEC), Ancol. In the eighth series of Formula E 2022, Mortara became the third fastest driver after Mitch Evans and Jean-Eric Vergne.
Meanwhile, his team mate, Lucas di Grassi also did not want to miss bringing the team's good name.
The Brazilian driver is also listed in the top ten of the 2022 Formula E standings by occupying the ninth position with a collection of 55 points.
Prior to the Formula E event in Jakarta, CEO Susie Wolff vigorously voiced that their team would show full support for LGBT as proof that their team also supports equality.
“As a team, we wanted to do something other than put a flag on our car. We want to use this (Formula E) as an opportunity to develop our fans, show our diversity and hopefully make others aware of our community," he said as quoted from the official ROKiT Venturi Racing website recently.
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