Formula 1 will not race in Russia in 2022 following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. A statement released by F1 on Friday said that it was “impossible” to hold the event given the current circumstances. Russian President Vladimir Putin has close links to the Russian Grand Prix and attended the event every year between 2014 and 2018.
F1, the FIA and the teams met on Thursday evening in Barcelona to discuss the developing situation, where the decision was made to cancel the event:
“The FIA Formula 1 World Championship visits countries all over the world with a positive vision to unite people, bringing nations together. 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, 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.”