After the Russian attacks on Ukraine, Sebastian Vettel announced that he would boycott the race in Sochi. Formula 1 has since been cancelled.
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel announced on Thursday that he wanted to boycott the Russian Grand Prix this year. The reason for this is the military attacks by Russia on Ukraine. “My opinion is that I shouldn’t go there and I won’t. I think it’s wrong to drive in this country”, says the Aston Martin driver on the sidelines of the test drives in Barcelona. In the meantime, Formula 1 has canceled the race.
“I am very sorry for the innocents who are losing their lives and being killed for stupid reasons and weird and crazy leadership”, said the 34-year-old. He was about the events on Thursday “shocked and sad” and emphasizes: “We’ll see how it goes, but my decision has already been made.”
Because of the Ukraine war: Verstappen demanded a collective decision from the Formula 1 paddock
the “sports picture” According to Vettel, his team should have been informed of his decision in advance. However, there was no firm agreement on this.
Likewise, world champion Max Verstappen was not very enthusiastic about the Grand Prix in Russia. However, he did not rule out his participation in advance. “We shouldn’t be racing in a country that’s at war, but the whole paddock should decide that”says the Dutchman.
Formula 1 decides to cancel the race
Now Formula 1 has also made a statement and decided to cancel the race. “Under the current circumstances” After consultations with everyone involved, the racing series announced on Friday that it would be impossible to hold the World Championship race planned for September 25 in Sochi.
The race has been held in Sochi, Russia, since 2014. This year it was supposed to be held there for the last time, as it is scheduled to take place outside the gates of St. Petersburg from 2023.
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Source: Stern
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