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RAF claims banning Mazepin from British GP is ‘discrimination’

The Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) has questioned Motorsport UK’s decision to prohibit Nikita Mazepin from racing at the 2022 British Grand Prix, accusing them of discrimination. Following Russia’s horrific invasion of Ukraine in the last week, F1 has taken steps to ban Russian and Belarusian sponsors and branding to appear in the sport, while drivers from those countries are able to race as long as they use a neutral flag. However, a day later, David Richards, chair of Motorsport UK, ruled that no Russian or Belarusian drivers or competitors were permitted to partake in racing events in Britain, meaning that Mazepin will not be able to contest the race in July. “This decision...
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