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Title: Vettel to boycott Russian GP
Post by: Dare on February 24, 2022, 08:52:40 PM

It should be cancelled immediately.


https://www.planetf1.com/news/sebastian-vettel-russian-gp-boycott/

Title: Re: Vettel to boycott Russian GP
Post by: Jericoke on February 24, 2022, 11:41:49 PM

Agreed

Title: Re: Vettel to boycott Russian GP
Post by: John S on February 25, 2022, 02:34:15 PM

Think you'll find Russian GP is off now Dare.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FMcOTQPXIAU49D5?format=jpg&name=small)

Title: Re: Vettel to boycott Russian GP
Post by: cosworth151 on February 25, 2022, 07:01:54 PM

I applaud the FIA, Liberty & the F1 teams for that.

Title: Re: Vettel to boycott Russian GP
Post by: Alianora La Canta on February 25, 2022, 07:36:22 PM

They've said that... ...but now I've seen the wording, I have to caution F1's left itself the possibility of walking back on this if they cannot find a replacement in time. (Though this is already more action than I dared hope would happen).

Title: Re: Vettel to boycott Russian GP
Post by: Jericoke on February 26, 2022, 03:51:59 AM

Quote from: Alianora La Canta on February 25, 2022, 07:36:22 PM

They've said that... ...but now I've seen the wording, I have to caution F1's left itself the possibility of walking back on this if they cannot find a replacement in time. (Though this is already more action than I dared hope would happen).

Personally, I'm hoping the situation leads to a coup d'etat in Russia.  If something changes soon, and the country settles into a much more open and friendly situation, I love that the FIA has left room to reward the large majority of Russians who have had to endure this bs for decades.

But there's a very very small window for my fantasy to come true.

Title: Re: Vettel to boycott Russian GP
Post by: cosworth151 on February 26, 2022, 07:08:43 PM

Haas removed all Uralkali branding & Russian flag motifs from the cars for the final day at Barcelona. Nothing official about the future of the sponsorship or Nikita Mazepin.

I've never been a fan of Niki but I feel sorry for him. None of this is his fault. He posted this on his social media:

“To my fans and followers—it's a difficult time and I am not in control over a lot of what is being said and done. I'm choosing to focus on what I CAN control by working hard and doing my best for my Haas team. My deepest thanks for your understanding and support.”