Russian Motorsport Suffers as FIA Ban Remains Firm
Sep.9 - Well over two years after the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict, F1's governing body is maintaining a strong anti-Russian sentiment.
That is the claim of Vladimir Chagin, a legendary Russian rally raid driver who is also involved in the organisation of the country's Silk Way rally.
Last year, Chagin had to pull his team, Kamaz, out of the Dakar rally, as the company also supplies armoured vehicles to Vladimir Putin's war effort.
And he says the FIA, the world's motor racing authority, is maintaining its hard-line stance against Russia for now.
"The FIA pressure is not decreasing," Chagin told Tass news agency at the Eastern Economic Forum, which is organised by the Russian government agency Roscongress.
"Our drivers cannot take part in international competitions," he said. "Russian drivers are required to sign an FIA questionnaire, which states their condemnation of the special military operation, criticism of our president, and support for Ukraine.
"Of course, no Russian will sign such a document. Therefore, we hold our own competitions so that we do not lag behind in development, while we hope that a more favourable time will come soon.
"Also, foreign drivers are not allowed to participate in Russia under the threat of losing their international license," Chagin added.
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Looks like the FIA can get some things right
Noone should be discriminated against on grounds of their place of birth. Ridiculous to expect them to sign a document condemning Putin whatever their personal views.
"Our drivers cannot take part in international competitions,"
Russian drivers/teams CAN take part in racing abroad when the organisation isnt recognized/sanctioned/affiliated/to/with Etc the Fia
Hi Shropp, a bit off the subject but all the news reports suggest that Perez caused the crash between him & CS can you put my mind at rest & give me your thoughts as I thought it was the other way round.
Wall on the left, Checo left of the wall, Smooth operator moved across , usual conclusion Driver who moved across at fault as the cause of the accident, seems pretty clear, as it would at any other track, the fact there was a bit more room for Checo to move for me is irrelevant, thats the case for the prosecution Ma"lord
Ok Checo wasnt (Left) of the wall but on his left, but clear cut, calling it a 50/50 or putting Checo at fault is ridiculous
Ta!
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