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Breaking: F1 terminates Russian Grand Prix contract

Article To news overview © Alfa Romeo Formula 1 have terminated their contract with Russian Grand Prix promoter Rosgonki, bringing Russia's eight-year stay on the calendar to an end. It comes in response to Russia's ongoing invasion of nearby Ukraine that resulted in the 2022 Russian Grand Prix being initially 'suspended'. The Russian Grand Prix has been held at the Sochi Autodrom every season since 2014, with the inaugural event won by Lewis Hamilton. The venue became a stronghold for Mercedes, who left with the winner's trophy upon every visit to the circuit, including after a dramatic rain-soaked 2021 race. Back in 2017, Formula 1 extended its contract to continue racing in Sochi until...
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