The future of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been thrown into doubt, after an anonymous Formula 1 team principal revealed that “everyone thinks he’s got to go”. It’s been a turbulent and controversial couple of weeks for Ben Sulayem, who has recently infuriated Formula 1 teams and the sport’s bosses, following comments he made on social
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Artem Severikukhin, a 15-year-old karting driver, has been sacked by Ward Racing for an alleged Nazi salute after winning in the first round of the OK category in the Karting European Championship in Portugal. Having qualified fastest in his Heat on Day Two, the Russian beat Joe Turney and Evan Giltaire to victory in the
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The FIA have established a humanitarian taskforce that will collaborate with charities to provide financial aid for those in need amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Nearly a month ago now, Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded a full-scale invasion of their neighbours following months of tensions as Russian troops were sent to the border. The situation
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Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher insists that the Haas needs to sever its ties with Russia amid country’s invasion of Ukraine, and suggests that there would be sponsors willing to fill the void. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine last week, and over a million civilians have been displaced as
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The Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) has questioned Motorsport UK’s decision to prohibit Nikita Mazepin from racing at the 2022 British Grand Prix, accusing them of discrimination. Following Russia’s horrific invasion of Ukraine in the last week, F1 has taken steps to ban Russian and Belarusian sponsors and branding to appear in the sport, while drivers
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Formula 1 has confirmed that it has cancelled its contract with Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to enter Ukraine last week for what he described as a “military operation,” which has seen Russian troops attack several major cities and other parts of the country. Haas immediately removed name partner
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The UK’s motorsports governing body has announced that Russian superlicense holders are to be banned from competing in the country, meaning Haas’ Nikita Mazepin will almost certainly be unable to contest the 2022 British Grand Prix. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine last week following months of tension as Russian troops
MoreThe FIA has confirmed that Russian and Belarusian drivers will still be permitted to race amid the war between Russia and Ukraine. As a result of Vladimir Putin’s “unprovoked” invasion, Haas opted to remove Uralkali branding from their cars, trucks and motorhomes during last week’s pre-season test in Barcelona. Furthermore, sanctions against Russia may prevent
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