Formula 1 cancels this year’s Russian Grand Prix
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters the second day, Formula 1 has decided to pull the plug on the Russian Grand Prix that was due to take place in Sochi on September 25.
Formula 1 drivers, Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso had earlier called for the cancellation after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The sports body released a statement today saying the race cannot go on as planned considering the current circumstances.
A statement on the Russian Grand Prix pic.twitter.com/OZbbu9Z8ip
— Formula 1 (@F1) February 25, 2022
The race has been a regular event since 2014.