F1 cancels Russian Grand Prix amid Ukraine invasion
The Russian Grand Prix can not be held in the current circumstances, an F1 statement said on Friday.
Russia's invasion of the Ukraine continued overnight, and Ukrainian officials confirmed the death toll from the first day of the war left over 100 people dead.
The Sochi GP is traditionally held during the second half of the F1 season, but it has been confirmed that the 2022 edition of the race has been cancelled.
"The FIA Formula 1 World Championship visits countries all over the world with a positive vision to unite people, bringing nations together," the statement said.
"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 it is impossible to hold the Russian Grand Prix in the current circumstances."
The statement comes as pre-season training continues in Barcelona for all 10 teams, ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix next month.
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