In an earlier statement, the FIA had said that Russian and Belarusian drivers would be allowed to compete under a neutral flag.
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Nikita Mazepin, a Russian Formula One driver, will be barred from competing in the British Grand Prix after Motorsport UK announced their response to the situation in Ukraine. After the FIA confirmed Russian and Belarusian drivers could race under a neutral flag on Tuesday, Haas driver Mazepin appeared likely to be allowed to compete in F1 this season. However, David Richards CBE, chair of Motorsport UK, and the organization’s board of directors confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that Mazepin would not be able to race at Silverstone on July 3 unless the situation changes.
“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.” Richards said.
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“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),” he added.
FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem said that he condemned the Russian aggression. “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.”
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In an earlier statement, the FIA had said that Russian and Belarusian drivers would be allowed to compete in races, but would have to do so under a neutral flag. “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,” the statement read.
