Nikita Mazepin banned from competing in British Grand Prix

Mazepin will not be allowed to race for team Haas

Formula One driver Nikita Mazepin will not be allowed to compete at this year's British Grand Prix at Silverstone following Motorsport UK's decision to ban all Russian competitors from racing in the UK. It follows after the FIA confirmed that Mazepin would be allowed to compete for team Haas this season - but must do so under a neutral flag. https://twitter.com/SportsJOE_UK/status/1498764527139176453 The FIA statement read:"The FIA is watching the developments in Ukraine with sadness and shock and I hope for a swift and peaceful resolution to the present situation. "We condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and our thoughts are with all those suffering as a result of the events in Ukraine. "Russian/Belarusian drivers, individual competitors and officials to participate in international/zone competitions only in their neutral capacity and under the 'FIA flag,' subject to specific commitment and adherence to the FIA's principles of peace and political neutrality." But David Richards, Chair of Motorsport UK, as well as the Board of the organisation, confirmed that no Russian or Belarusian drivers would be allowed to race as a result of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. A statement said:"The entire Motorsport UK community condemns the acts of war by Russia and Belarus in Ukraine and expresses its solidarity and support towards all those affected by the ongoing conflict. "We stand united with the people of Ukraine and the motorsport community following the invasion and the unacceptable actions that have unfolded. This is a time for the international motorsport community to act and show support for the people of Ukraine and our colleagues at the Federation Automobile d'Ukraine (FAU)." Related links:

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