Ukraine’s FIA-affiliated motor club has urged the governing body of world motorsport to block Russian competitors from events following the outbreak of war between the two countries last week.
Russia sent troops into its western neighbour on Thursday morning, prompting international condemnation. The United States, European Union, United Kingdom and other countries have brought sanctions against Russia in response.
The FIA and Formula 1 announced last week the Russian Grand Prix, which was scheduled to take place at Sochi Autodrom on September 25th, would not go ahead. The Haas team removed the logos of title sponsor Uralkali and its associated Russian colour scheme from its cars, motorhome and garage.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem wrote to the Federation Automobile d’Ukraine on Thursday saying “you can be assured of my full support and that of the FIA. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any help you may need.”
In response, FAU president Leonid Kostyuchenko appealed…