Pierre Gasly made an impassioned plea for countries to support Ukraine and praised Formula 1’s decision not to race in Russia following the country’s invasion of its neighbour.
F1 announced earlier today it would be “impossible” for the race to go ahead. Gasly was one of several drivers to praise the move.
“I’m actually really pleased this decision was was made,” he said in response to a question from RaceFans. “To me, it’s completely the right one.
“Especially knowing they are in war, personally I don’t support the actions they are taking right now, so it’s kind of a relief F1 is also supporting and cancelling the grand prix itself.”
Gasly said he was “personally affected, having some people close to me who are in Ukraine right now.
“It’s a very difficult situation and very scary because these people don’t know if they’re going to be able to make it out there and whether they’re going to be able to see their relatives.
“So hopefully they can find…