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Formula One has cancelled the 2022 Russian Grand Prix and expressed ‘sadness and shock’ over the invasion of Ukraine.
In a statement, the sport’s bosses said: “The FIA Formula One World Championship visits countries all over the world with a positive vision to unite people, bringing nations together.
“We are watching the developments in Ukraine with sadness and shock and hope for a swift and peaceful resolution to the present situation.
“On Thursday evening Formula One, the FIA, and the teams discussed the position of our sport, and the conclusion is, including the view of all relevant stakeholders, that it is impossible to hold the Russian Grand Prix in the current circumstances.”
The race in Sochi was due to take place on 25 September.
F1 acted after chief executive Stefano Domenicali chaired an emergency meeting with the FIA governing body and the sport’s team bosses on Thursday night.
It is unclear at this stage if the race will be replaced, but the Istanbul Park track in Turkey has been put forward as a possible alternative location.
Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel had earlier threatened to boycott the Russian race and described Vladimir Putin’s regime as “mad”.
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Source : skynews
