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Russia questions F1 ‘discrimination'

Mar.3 Russia's automobile federation (RAF) has questioned whether banning Russian drivers from Formula 1 and other categories is 'discriminatory'. Although this year's Sochi race has been cancelled and Haas must remove the Russian tricolours from its 2022 car, Nikita Mazepin was given a green light from the FIA to keep racing. Ultimately, the 22-year-old may have to leave F1 if his father's company Uralkali cannot return to the livery. But just a day after the FIA sanctions were revealed, Britain's Motorsport UK authority says Mazepin will not be permitted to contest the British GP at Silverstone later this year. 'This decision was made in full consultation with the UK government and...
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