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Formula 1 and its drivers show support for Ukraine after Russian invasion
Putin's invasion of Ukraine has caused a war in Europe. The sanctions that Russia's opponents want to put in place are not tender. Formula 1 have already moved to cancel the Russian Grand Prix and the drivers have been expressing their support for Ukraine via social media.
Formula 1 reacts quickly to Russian invasion
The F1 organisation decided after an emergency meeting on Friday, during the final winter test day at Barcelona, that this year's Russian Grand Prix will not take place following the events of the last few days. The organiser of the event in Russia is not giving up yet and hopes that the GP will still go ahead, therefore the promoter indicated that for the time being it will not return the amounts of tickets already sold.
On the grid, the Russian invasion is also causing an uproar at Haas F1. The American team appeared at the start of the test week on Wednesday with the colors of the Russian flag because of the Russian main sponsor Uralkali. The team decided not to continue with the sponsor on the car. But since Uralkali is the company of driver Nikita Mazepin's father and his seat was bought for him in this way, Mazepin's future is in doubtl.
Drivers show support for Ukraine
Meanwhile, the other drivers are also concerned with the developments in Eastern Europe. The involvement of the sport and the athletes shows that Formula 1 wants to be a good partner of the countries where they race and of the event organisers worldwide.
It hurts a lot to see what’s happening!
— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) February 25, 2022
All my prayers are with our brothers in Ukraine and with the Russians who’re in pain under the leadership of people like that.
I hope this conflict will stop soon to avoid the lost of more innocent lives#stopwar #prayforukraine
— Carlos Sainz (@Carlossainz55) February 26, 2022
7/ @LewisHamilton: "My heart goes out to all of the courageous people in Ukraine who are facing such terrible attacks for simply choosing a better future and I stand with the many Russian citizens who oppose this violence & seek peace, often at risk to their own freedom." pic.twitter.com/wlh5OCa0CC
— Peter Leung (@BaronVonClutch) February 26, 2022
3/ @LandoNorris: “It’s sad to see what’s going on in the world right now... It’s very sad to see everything that’s just going on and the innocent lives which are being taken as well.” @racefansdotnet pic.twitter.com/3Wij1CjI3D
— Peter Leung (@BaronVonClutch) February 26, 2022
