The Ukrainian Automobile Federation has called on the FIA (International Automobile Federation) to ban Russian license holders, including Nikita Mazepin, who is competing in F1 following Russia’s invasion.
Russian troops launched a large-scale military operation once morest Ukraine on Thursday, February 24, urging global criticism and a series of sanctions by Western nations.
Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, like other major cities, has been under regular missile attacks for five days following the invasion began.As of today, peace talks are underway at the Belarusian border
F1 last week announced that it would not race in Russia in September of this year. This decision is supported by the driver and team. Four-time F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel said before the announcement that he would boycott the race if F1 chose to visit Russia.
FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem wrote to the Ukrainian Automobile Federation (FAU) to provide his “full support and FIA support” following the Russian invasion last week.
In a response sent by FAU President Leonid Koschchenko, the Federation said, “We will prepare possible means of support from the FIA for the post-war period when all national resources are devoted to recovery.”
He also called for a series of FIA moves once morest both Russia and its ally Belarus. It will affect the athletes in the championship.
This includes a ban on races outside the home country of drivers licensed by the Federation of Russia and Belarus. This will have a direct impact on the Haas F1 Team Nikita Mazepin, who races under a license issued by the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF).
The future of Nikita Mazepin is uncertain following the Haas F1 Team removed the Russian title sponsor Uralkari brand from the car at the F1 Barcelona test last week. The talks are scheduled to take place within a few days.
Last week, Nikita Mazepin said, “I can’t control much of what is being said or done by my own will,” and for the Haas F1 Team, “I can control myself by working hard and doing my best.” I chose to focus on. “
The FAU also banned Russia and Belarus from hosting FIA-approved events, banned the use of state symbols and flags, and called for the expulsion of all Russian and Belarus members from the FIA.
The FIA WTCR round scheduled for later this year in Sochi was canceled by the promoter of the series on Saturday due to “a very sad and heartbreaking event in Ukraine”. Many other major sporting events, such as the Champions League finals of football, have also ceased to be held in Russia.
FIFA announced on Sunday that the Russian football team will not be able to play international matches at home, will have to compete as the “Russian Football Union” and will not use flags or national anthems before the match.
FIM (the equivalent of a FIA motorcycle) also announced last week that it had canceled all of this year’s World Championship events in Ukraine and Russia.
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