This year’s Russian Grand Prix will not go ahead, Formula 1 has confirmed.
The series has been under pressure to cancel the race, which was due to take place on September 25th, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine yesterday. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali held a meeting with team principals yesterday.
In a statement on Friday F1 said: “The FIA Formula 1 World Championship visits countries all over the world with a positive vision to unite people, bringing nations together. We are watching the developments in Ukraine with sadness and shock and hope for a swift and peaceful resolution to the present situation.
“On Thursday evening Formula 1, the FIA, and the teams discussed the position of our sport, and the conclusion is, including the view of all relevant stakeholders, that it is impossible to hold the Russian Grand Prix in the current circumstances.”
This year’s Russian Grand Prix was due to be the last at Sochi Autodrom before the event moved to the Igora Drive circuit…