Formula 1 is “closely watching” Russia’s attack on Ukraine but has refused to comment on the implications the situation could have on the Russian Grand Prix in September.
Russia has launched a military attack on Ukraine that has escalated into an invasion on its neighbouring country.
Russian president Vladimir Putin has warned that anyone who intends to interfere with its war on Ukraine will “face consequences greater than any you have faced in history”.
The situation has thrown major sporting events into doubt, including the grand prix at the Sochi Autodrom that is scheduled to be held on September 25.
A statement released by F1 on Thursday morning read: Formula 1 is closely watching the very fluid developments like many others and at this time has no further comment on the race scheduled for September.
“We will continue to monitor the situation very closely.”
Speaking to Sky Sports F1 on the opening day of pre-season testing in Barcelona, Haas F1 driver Nikita Mazepin remained confident his home race will go ahead despite the ongoing unrest.
“From the understanding that we’ve had with Formula 1, and race is going ahead and you will surely see me there,” Mazepin said.
This year’s Russian GP will be the last to held in Sochi should it run as planned, with the race being moved to St Petersburg from 2023.
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