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Russian GP promoters ‘confident' despite WADA ban

Russian Grand Prix officials are 'confident' the race will go ahead next season despite the country being handed a four-year ban from all major sporting events. On Monday, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) slapped Russia with a four-year ban following the doping scandal. The ban means no Russian athletes can compete under their country's flag; they will not line up at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics nor Paralympics. Added to that Russia will also not be involved in football's 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The ban also includes Russia hosting events that WADA considers to be part of a Major Event Organisation. 'Russia may not host in the Four-Year Period or bid for or be granted in the Four-Year...
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