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FIA outlines code of conduct for Russian drivers

FIA outlines code of conduct for Russian drivers

Motor racing’s governing body announced earlier this week that, while it was cancelling all sanctioned competitions in Russia and Belarus, it would allow the country’s drivers to continue if they did so in a neutral capacity.

In a document sent out on Friday, the FIA outlined exactly what drivers from those two countries would and would not be allowed to do.

The key points are:

The display of Russian/Belarusian national symbols, colours or flags are banned in public and on social media platforms. Russian/Belarusian flags, emblems, symbols, and words linked to the country are banned from display on uniforms, clothing, accessories and other personal items. The signing or playing of the Russian/Belarusian national anthem at any event or area controlled by the FIA is outlawed. Comments, actions or conduct that is prejudicial to the interests of the FIA, an in particular any support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, is banned.

The FIA has also not ruled out taking more action…

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