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Russian GP cancelled due to tensions between Ukraine and Russia

Formula One has announced that the Russian Grand Prix which was supposed to be hosted by the country during the 2022 F1 season has now been cancelled because of the country’s continued intervention of Ukraine in recent days. Formula One officials have issued a statement regarding the same stating that there is absolutely no way that the Russian GP can take place in the country.

The official statement read “The FIA Formula 1 World Championship visits countries all over the world with the positive vision to unite people, bringing nations together. We are watching the developments in Ukraine with sadness and shock and hope for a swift and peaceful resolution to the present situation. 

On Thursday evening Formula 1, the FIA, and the teams discussed the position of our sport, and the conclusion, is including the view of all relevant stakeholders, that is impossible to hold the Russian Grand Prix in the current circumstances,”

The 2022 season of Formula One racing is all set to start on 18th March when the Bahrain Grand Prix will kick start another thrilling year of Formula One racing. Fans from all around the world will be looking to be in the circuit to enjoy some adrenaline-pumping action as well. In what is to be a happy and exciting experience for everyone involved, it has been rightly decided to not include Russia in the racing events this time due to the war-like situations in the country at the moment.

Neelam Sharma

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