Formula 1 has announced the cancellation of the contract with the promoters of the Russian GP.
As the fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Formula 1 has confirmed that the contract with Russian GP promoters has been cancelled, meaning the end of the Russian GP for the foreseeable future, including the proposed move away from Sochi in 2023.
The end of the contract effectively ends a Russian GP for as long as Putin is in power.
The actions of Formula 1 are in stark contrast to the FIA decision, where they decided against a ban on Russian and Belarusian drivers. The decision not to implement a full ban has prompted a severe backlash from most quarters of the motorsport community.