FIA lifts all restrictions on Russian drivers
The FIA has lifted all restrictions on Russian drivers, allowing them to compete under the national flag and anthem. The decision was made unanimously at the FIA's global motorsport council.
Consensus
- The FIA has canceled all restrictions on Russian athletes in motorsport.
- The restrictions were introduced on March 1, 2022, due to the situation in Ukraine.
- Russian drivers can now compete under the national flag and anthem.
- The decision was made unanimously by the FIA's global motorsport council.
- The FIA previously required Russian and Belarusian drivers to compete under a neutral flag and sign a special document with conditions.
- Russian and Belarusian national teams were banned from international competitions.
- The FIA prohibited events under its auspices on Russian and Belarusian territory.
- The FIA banned the use of national symbols on equipment or uniforms.
Points of divergence
- The SVR of Russia reported that European countries are concerned about the IOC's decision to lift sanctions on the Russian Olympic Committee and athletes, and that the EU plans to introduce new restrictions, including visa bans for Russian athletes and sports officials. — vesti
- Tatyana Tarasova, a Soviet national coach in figure skating, stated that threats from EU countries should not prevent Russian athletes from returning to international competitions. — vesti
- The IOC temporarily lifted all sanctions against the Russian Olympic Committee and recommended removing all restrictions related to the participation of Russian athletes in international tournaments. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- FIA lifted all restrictions on Russian drivers — Вести
- International Automobile Federation lifted restrictions on Russian drivers — Москва 24