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UPDATE 1-Motor racing-FIA calls extraordinary meeting following invasion of Ukraine

* FIA to provide further updates after meeting

* Ukraine federation calls for ban on Russian, Belarusian racers (.)

Feb 28 (Reuters) - Formula One's governing body FIA will convene an extraordinary meeting of its World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) on Tuesday after a number of sporting federations banned Russian athletes from competing internationally following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), which granted recognition to the FIA in 2012, on Monday recommended a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials.

FIFA and UEFA also suspended Russia's national teams and clubs from international football until further notice.

"An extraordinary meeting of the World Motor Sport Council will be convened tomorrow to discuss matters relating to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine," said an FIA spokesperson.

"Further updates will be given following the meeting."

The outcome of Tuesday's meeting could well decide the fortunes of Nikita Mazepin, the only Russian on the Formula One grid.

The 22-year-old already faces an uncertain future, with his Haas boss Guenther Steiner saying his place in the team and the squad's title sponsorship deal with Russian potash producer Uralkali, owned by Mazepin's father, are set to be resolved this week.

Mazepin, who drives alongside Mick Schumacher and made his debut last year, has so far raced under a neutral flag due to doping sanctions imposed on Russia but competes on a Russian license.

It could also impact Ferrari test driver and Formula Two runner-up Robert Shwartzman, Formula Three racer Alexander Smolyar and Boris Rotenberg's SMP Racing venture, which has a significant presence across motorsport categories.

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