The extraordinary council has launched a series of measures. The president of the federation condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine
A condemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and a series of measures. These are the decisions taken by the FIA world council, the motor sports government, which met in an extraordinary meeting on the subject. The measures taken concern international competitions “until further news”, therefore F1. F2, Wtcr and International Drifting Cup.
What happen
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No races will be held in Russia and Ukraine. As far as Formula 1 is concerned, this means the confirmation of the cancellation of the Russian GP scheduled for September 25th. Then there is a ban on the use of flags and anthems of both countries. Teams chapter: ban on participation in competitions by Russian and Ukrainian teams. As for the drivers of both nationalities, they can participate in the competitions but under the FIA neutral flag, subject to specific commitment and respect for the principles of the federation of peace and political neutrality. In Formula 1 the only Russian driver is Nikita Mazepin who races for Haas. The US team among its sponsors has Uralkali, a Russian producer and exporter of potassium. For the final day of pre-season tests in Barcelona, last Friday, Haas removed the Russian colors of the Uralkali, which usually wear his car.
sentencing and calendars
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“The FIA is watching the developments in Ukraine with sadness and shock and I hope for a swift and peaceful resolution of the current situation. We condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and our thoughts are with all who suffer from the events in Ukraine.” , said FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. But what happens with the conduct of the championships? “An updated version of the various FIA international calendars will be presented at the WMSC meeting in Bahrain for approval” added the FIA No. 1.
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