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Russian drivers to race in FIA championships under neutral flag

by Fergal Walsh
3 years ago
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The FIA has confirmed that drivers from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete in its championships going forward under a neutral flag.

On Tuesday, the World Motor Sport Council held an extraordinary meeting following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week.

The invasion has been condemned by much of the global community, with many nations imposing sanctions on Russia.

Formula 1 announced last week it was “impossible” to race in Russia under the ongoing circumstances.

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Following the meeting on Tuesday, the FIA confirmed that it had formally cancelled this year’s race for reason of Force Majeure.

It also verified that the drivers would compete under an ‘FIA flag’. This affects Nikita Mazepin, the only Russian driver currently on the F1 grid.

“Russian/Belarusian drivers, individual competitors and officials to participate in international/zone competitions only in their neutral capacity and under the ‘FIA flag’, subject to specific commitment and adherence to the FIA’s principles of peace and political neutrality, until further notice,” read the statement.

National symbols from Russia and Belarus, including “colours, flags (uniform, equipment and car)” will not be displayed, while no anthem from either nation will be played until further notice.

The FIA has also barred any of its competitions from taking place in Russia and Belarus until further notice.

FIA elected members who are from Russia and Belarus will step aside temporarily from their roles and responsibilities, and no FIA grant continue to be provided or awarded to any Russian/Belarusian FIA Member.

Speaking at the meeting, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “I want to thank the Council members for their prompt action in deciding these measures in the interests of sport and peace.

“We stand in solidarity with Leonid Kostyuchenko, the President of the Federation Automobile d’Ukraine (FAU) and the wider FIA family in the country. The measures taken today recognise the authority of the FAU in Ukraine and are also aligned with the recommendations recently made by the International Olympic Committee.

“We are in active discussions with our members as we continue to extend our compassion and support in their time of need. We sincerely hope for a peaceful resolution to their intolerable hardship.”

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Comments 8

  1. Keith says:
    3 years ago

    FIA is such a POS.
    Have been for years.
    A lot like the IOC

    Sow Me The Money!

    Reply
    • D says:
      3 years ago

      Mazepin shouldn’t be allowed behind the wheel of any motor car…and it’s not because he’s russian lol.

      Reply
  2. Bill C says:
    3 years ago

    Should have made them race with the Ukrainian flag!

    Reply
  3. Jason Farmer says:
    3 years ago

    This move will come back to haunt them, it’s trying to be clever, but has achieved nothing

    Reply
  4. Jason Farmer says:
    3 years ago

    The FIA is gutless and wrong. No Russian GP or drivers.

    Reply
  5. Rob says:
    3 years ago

    We’ve seen this bull at the Olympics – everyone knows the competitors are Russian, everyone refers to them as Russian. Contemptible of the FIA.

    Reply
  6. User7182 says:
    3 years ago

    The FIA is such a repulsive organisation.

    Reply
  7. Holier Than Thou - says:
    3 years ago

    … ah! Signal indication of a reciprocity based reward system (e.g., as opposed to perfect competition): Different rules, for different people –

    Reply

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