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FIA lifts restrictions on Russian drivers and teams

FIA lifts restrictions on Russian drivers and teams

2 sources·Updated 43 mins ago·279 pts

TL;DR

FIA lifts ban on Russian drivers in motorsport, ending restrictions imposed after Ukraine invasion.

  • FIA's ban on Russians competing was introduced in response to Ukraine conflict.
  • The ban has now been lifted without an official explanation from FIA.

From The Race · 3 hrs ago

The FIA has lifted restrictions on individuals from Russia and Belarus from participation in international motorsport competitions

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