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The national motorsport problem getting much-needed attention

The national motorsport problem getting much-needed attention

Perspective can be an incredible tool. And the shocking events unfolding in Ukraine have certainly put other problems into perspective. Suddenly, concerns that seemed significant no longer have the same importance given the battle for survival many Ukrainians are now facing.

Motorsport feels inconsequential in comparison. And yet all sport can have a vital role to play in spreading a message of hope and uniting people. Already we have seen that in reference to the horrors befalling Ukraine.

The fighting may be thousands of miles from the UK’s shores, but that has not stopped British motorsport governing body Motorsport UK from taking action. In contrast to the somewhat minimal response from the FIA, all Russian and Belarusian-licenced drivers and teams have been banned from competing in the UK. It is incredibly reassuring to see such strong leadership from our domestic ASN, which is clearly viewing events in Ukraine from a global perspective and acting accordingly.

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