Formula One has terminated its contract with the Russian Grand Prix following the country’s invasion of Ukraine, saying tonight that Russia “will not have a race” in the future.
F1 already cancelled this year’s race, which had been scheduled to be held in Sochi on Sept. 25. But following further discussions this week, F1 went a step further and ended a contract which ran until 2025.
“Formula 1 can confirm it has terminated its contract with the Russian Grand Prix,” F1 said in a statement. “Russia will not have a race in the future.”
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Four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel and several other drivers said last week they would not have raced in Russia even if F1 had decided to go there.
It comes after Motorsport UK banned teams, competitors and officials who hold a Russian or Belarusian licence from entering events, including the British Grand Prix.
The sanctions, in reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, mean Haas Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin is unable to compete at Silverstone.
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