Formula 1 terminates deal with Russian Grand Prix

Last updated Mar 3, 2022

Formula One has removed Russia as a Grand Prix host for good due to the invasion of Ukraine and terminated their contract.

The Championship promoters announced this on Thursday.

In a statement, they said; “Formula 1 can confirm it has terminated its contract with the Russian Grand Prix promoter meaning Russia will not have a race in the future.”

Formula One has terminated its contract with Russian Grand Prix — meaning it will no longer race in Russia for the foreseeable future. https://t.co/geoEbKi9ZX

— CNN International (@cnni) March 3, 2022

The Black Sea resort of Sochi has hosted the race since the first running in 2014 but Saint Petersburg was due to replace it as the venue in 2023.

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