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Vettel to boycott Russian GP over Ukraine
Four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel says he will not race in the Russian Grand Prix in September after Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine.
Former world champion Sebastian Vettel calls for boycott of Russian Grand Prix
Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has said he will boycott the Russian Grand Prix.
Holding Russian Grand Prix Would Be Wrong, Say Max Verstappen And Sebastian Vettel
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen and former champion Sebastian Vettel said on Thursday it would be wrong for the Russian Grand Prix to go ahead in September, after Russia invaded Ukraine. Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, killing dozens of people in the early hours, according to the Ukrainian authorities. Four-time champion Vettel said he had been shocked to wake up to the news and the Aston Martin driver is adamant he will not compete in the September 25 race in Sochi. "In my personal opinion, I woke up to this morning's news, shocked, so I don't know," Vettel said at a press conference on the second day of pre-season testing in Barcelona.
IOC 'strongly condemns' Russia for breaking Olympic Truce with invasion of Ukraine
The International Olympic Committee has hit out at Russia for breaching the Olympic Truce by invading Ukraine. The Olympic Truce was ratified in December and came into force seven days before Beijing 2022, and runs until seven days after the conclusion of the Paralympics on March 20.
Motor racing-Four-times F1 champion Vettel says will not race in Russia
DUBAI: Four-times Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel said he will not take part in the Russian Grand Prix even if it goes ahead as planned after Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine on Thursday. Russia has held grand prix races since 2014, with this year’s event scheduled for Sept. 25.
F1 teams set for crisis meeting to discuss Russian GP
The gathering will take place at the Barcelona test after Russia launched an attack on Ukraine that clearly puts in doubt upcoming sporting events in the country, such as the F1 race in Sochi on 25 September and the UEFA Champions League final scheduled for 28 May in St Petersburg.
F1 | Vettel: "¿Rusia? Yo ya lo he decidido"
La situación en Rusia salpica al paddock de la Fórmula 1, que tiene programado un gran premio en septiembre en el circuito de Sochi. Siendo el deporte un tema de menor alcance alrededor de un confligto internacional, los equipos o pilotos se preguntan si será posible y adecuado disputar una competición en el circuito de la costa de Adler en un contexto tan adverso. Más allá de rumores, la F1 emitió un comunicado oficial: «Se observa la situación fluida y no hay comentarios sobre la carrera de septiembre. Se monitorizará la situación».