F1 make decision on replacing Russian Grand Prix after it was scrapped amid Ukraine war

F1 bosses have confirmed the scrapped Russian Grand Prix will not be replaced in 2022.

The race in Sochi, originally scheduled for September, was cancelled back in February as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Just days later, the FIA then tore up it's long-term contract with race organisers.

Initially, it appeared the race would be replaced with the authority openly saying they were exploring other options. But fearing a logistical nightmare, now it's been confirmed that they will abolish plans for a record breaking 23-race campaign.

The Russian event was added to the F1 calendar back in 2014 after former chief executive Bernie Ecclestone struck a deal with Vladimir Putin. Last June, it was confirmed the race would move from Sochi to St Petersburg from 2023.

A released F1 statement read: "The 2022 Formula One calendar will now run to 22 races rather than the originally planned 23, following the decision not to replace the Russian Grand Prix. It's now been revealed that there will be no additional Grand Prix added to the calendar to fill the gap - meaning the 2022 calendar will run to 22 races."

The news is likely to be met with relief in many quarters of F1. Team bosses this year, most notably Christian Horner, have already expressed resentment that a reduced budget cap is coinciding with increased travel costs.

F1 is one of numerous sporting organisations to impose sanctions on Russia and Belarus following the invasion, with the UEFA Champions League final promptly being switched from Moscow to Paris. The All England Tennis Club has also barred players from both nations from competing at SW19 this year.

F1 bosses did permit drivers from either country to compete under a neutral banner. However, Nikita