The Ukrainian Vehicle Racing Federation has requested Method 1’s governing physique, the Worldwide Vehicle Federation, to ban all Russian and Belarusian drivers amid the nation’s ongoing struggle.
If the request is granted, it could forestall Russian driver Nikita Mazepin from racing for Haas in F1.
The Russian navy invasion of Ukraine triggered widespread condemnation and sanctions from world leaders.
Mazepin’s future is already unsure on account of this battle, as Haas is because of resolve over the approaching days what to do with Uralkali’s chief patron, owned by Mazepin’s father, Dmitry.
Mazepin’s contract to race with the staff is a part of that deal.
Haas has eliminated the Uralkali emblem and colours from its automobile for the final day of pre-season testing, and has additionally eliminated all related signage from its motorhome.
Dmitriy Mazepin and Uralkali aren’t at present a part of the worldwide sanctions which have been imposed on Russia, however Haas is predicted to make the deal if they can.
Haas boss Gunther Steiner insisted final week that doing so wouldn’t spoil the staff financially.
After the battle erupted final week, FIA President Mohamed Ben Sulayem wrote to the Vehicle Federation of Ukraine (FAU) to guarantee him and the help of the whole governing physique.
The FAU responded to its letter with the next requests from the FIA:
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prohibition of using state symbols of the aggressor states of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus throughout competitions accepted by the FIA and the FIA;
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Prohibition of holding FIA and FIA approved competitions on the territory of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus;
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ban RAF and RAF competitions within the occupied territories of Ukraine;
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to exclude all members of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus from the FIA;
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to exclude from the committees of the Russian Federation all individuals representing organizations of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus;
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Banning holders of all licenses issued by the RAF and BAF from competitions exterior the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.
Later the identical day, the Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC EB) Govt Board issued an announcement recommending worldwide sports activities federations “to not invite or permit the participation of Russian or Belarusian athletes and officers in worldwide competitions.” It added that if this isn’t attainable for regulatory or authorized causes, athletes shouldn’t take part in sporting occasions underneath the title of Russia or Belarus and compete as impartial athletes.
Mazepin is the one F1 driver who might be affected by the ban. The final Russian Method 1 driver, Daniil Kvyat, was a reserve driver for Alpine final 12 months, however has now signed with G-Drive for this 12 months’s World Endurance Championship.
F1 has already confirmed that the Russian Grand Prix, scheduled for September 25, is not going to be held this 12 months.
