Should you drive a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Russia? The racing series has made its decision – but not everyone accepts it.
Sochi (Russia) – Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel had positioned himself early on for the Grand Prix in Sochi, Russia, after the attack on Ukraine: “My personal opinion is that I shouldn’t go and I won’t go either.” the Aston Martin driver explains. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen saw it similarly. However, other colleagues were less clear: "Of course it's sad to see something like this in 2022," said Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, for example: "Now Formula 1 has to make a decision."
That's exactly what she has now done, as 24auto.de reports: It is "impossible to hold the Russian Grand Prix under the current circumstances," said the world motorsport association FIA in consultation with teams, sponsors and Formula 1 owner Liberty Media: Of course, not everyone likes to accept this decision. The local organizer Rosgonki still thinks it is possible that the race on September 22 on the Black Sea will "take place and be held as planned". The purchased tickets "will not be canceled – there is no need to request a refund." *24auto.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA
