FIA allows Russian and Belarusian flags and anthems in motorsport
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The FIA has lifted restrictions on the display of Russian and Belarusian flags and anthems in motorsport, effective immediately as of August 3, 2026. The reversal ends a period of neutrality imposed in 2022 following the conflict in Ukraine. According to a directive, Russian and Belarusian drivers can now participate in competitions without restrictions on national symbols or anthems. However, international events will not be held in Russia or Belarus. Compliance with national laws remains crucial for the participation of these drivers in different countries.
- •FIA lifted neutrality restrictions for Russian and Belarusian competitors.
- •National flags and anthems are now permitted in international events.
- •No events will take place in Russia or Belarus until further notice.
- •Compliance with local laws is necessary for competitors to participate.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — FIA Lifts Restrictions: Russian and Belarusian Flags and Anthems Set to Return to Motorsport
"The international motorsport landscape is set for a massive visual and political shift following a newly circulated directive from the sport’s governing body. In a document distributed on August 13, 2026, the FIA Legal Office formally notified all stakeholders that…
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