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Banning Russian athletes is an 'unfair solution', claims ex-F1 driver Daniil Kvyat
Former Formula One driver Daniil Kvyat says Russians must not be banned from sport amid the crisis in Ukraine.
Russia's Nikita Mazepin is cleared to race in F1, but he'll have to do it under a neutral flag
At a meeting held on Tuesday evening (1 March), the FIA decided that Haas F1 driver Nikita Mazepin could race in the upcoming Formula One season. However, he will have to participate under a different flag, according to the sporting body. Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Mazepin won't be allowed to fly the Russian flag; he'll have to wave the FIA's.
FIA says Russian and Belarussian drivers - such as Haas' Nikita Mazepin - can continue to race in F1 in 2022
The FIA says Russian drivers can continue to race in international competitions in spite of their country's invasion of Ukraine. In a statement released on Tuesday night, the FIA revealed that president Mohammed ben Sulayem had chaired an extraordinary meeting of the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) earlier in the day which had as its aim to «address matters relating to the ongoing situation in Ukraine».
FIA says Russian, Belarusian drivers allowed to race in a neutral capacity
Paris - Motorsport's governing body FIA on Tuesday condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine but said Russian and Belarusian drivers could still take part in its competitions in a neutral capacity.
Russia’s Nikita Mazepin given go-ahead to continue racing by F1’s governing body
Formula One has opposed the wishes of the International Olympic Committee by allowing Russian and Belarusian drivers to continue racing.
Haas' Russian driver Mazepin allowed to race in F1 under neutral flag
Haas driver Nikita Mazepin will be allowed to compete in F1 this season after the FIA confirmed Russian and Belarusian drivers can race under a neutral flag.
Russian and Belarusian drivers can compete in neutral capacity, rules FIA
Motorsport's governing body the FIA is to allow Russian competitors to take part in international events despite the country's invasion of Ukraine.