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No Russian Grand Prix In Future As F1 Terminates Contract: Official

Formula One has removed Russia as a Grand Prix host for good due to the invasion of Ukraine, by terminating its contract with the organisers, the championship promoters announced on Thursday. "Formula 1 can confirm it has terminated its contract with the Russian Grand Prix promoter meaning Russia will not have a race in the future," they said in a statement. The Black Sea resort of Sochi has hosted the race since the first running in 2014 but Saint Petersburg was due to replace it as the venue in 2023.

Formula One Team Haas Cut Ties With Russian Driver Nikita Mazepin And Sponsor

Formula One team Haas on Saturday announced they have dropped Russian driver Nikita Mazepin and terminated their contract with title sponsor Uralkali due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "Haas F1 team has elected to terminate with immediate effect, the title partnership of Uralkali, and the driver contract of Nikita Mazepin," the American team said in a statement on their website. "As with the rest of the Formula 1 community, the team is shocked and saddened by the invasion of Ukraine and wishes for a swift and peaceful end to the conflict."

Haas F1 terminate contracts of Russian driver Nikita Mazepin and title sponsor

Haas F1 have terminated the contract of Russian driver Nikita Mazepin and severed ties with title sponsor Uralkali due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Formula One team announced on Saturday.

"I'm Ready": Sheriff Tiraspol Coach Yuriy Vernydub Goes Home To Ukraine To Fight

Sheriff Tiraspol coach Yuriy Vernydub pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history by beating Real Madrid -- months later he is shouldering arms in defence of his native Ukraine against the Russian invasion. The 56-year-old told the BBC he did not hesitate in returning home once his son informed him last week that Russian President Vladimir Putin had launched military action. "My son called me at 4:30am and he told me the Russians attacked us. I knew then that I would return to Ukraine to fight," he said.