Ukraine files complaint over FIA lifting Russian motorsport ban
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:21 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation has submitted a formal complaint to the FIA's ethics committee after the organization lifted the ban on Russian competitors in motorsport events. This ban had been in place since February 2022 due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian federation argues that the Russian Automobile Federation continues to operate offices in occupied Ukrainian territories, which violates FIA statutes. They are requesting an urgent investigation and action against the Russian federation, highlighting that its president, Boris Rotenberg, is under international sanctions. The FIA is yet to respond to the request.
- •Ukraine lodged a complaint with the FIA on August 27, 2026.
- •The ban on Russian competitors was lifted after its introduction in February 2022.
- •The Russian Automobile Federation operates in regions of Ukraine recognized as sovereign by the UN.
- •FAU president Oleksandr Feldman demands closure of Russian offices.
- •Boris Rotenberg, head of the RAF, is under international sanctions.
- 12:10 PMAutosport — Ukraine files complaint to FIA ethics committee after Russian ban lift
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Ukraine files complaint to FIA ethics committee after Russian ban lift
- 12:10 PMMotorsport.com — Ukraine files complaint to FIA ethics committee after Russian ban lift
- 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Ukraine file complaint over FIA lifting Russia ban
- 5:21 PMBBC Sport — Ukraine file complaint over FIA lifting Russia ban
"Ukraine has lodged a formal complaint to the FIA ethics committee following the lift to the ban on Russian competitors in international motorsport. The Ukrainian Automobile Federation (FAU) requested an urgent investigation into the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) on Thursday, stating it is in breach of FIA rules over national sporting authorities. The FAU has alleged that the RAF has ...Keep reading
"Ukraine has lodged a formal complaint to the FIA ethics committee following the lift to the ban on Russian competitors in international motorsport. The Ukrainian Automobile Federation (FAU) requested an urgent investigation into the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) on Thursday, stating it is in breach of FIA rules over national sporting authorities. The FAU has alleged that the RAF has ...Keep reading
"Ukraine’s motorsport body has lodged a formal complaint to the FIA’s ethics committee after the lifting of sanctions on Russia
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External links- AutosportAug 28, 2026, 12:10 PMUkraine files complaint to FIA ethics committee after Russian ban lift
Ukraine has lodged a formal complaint to the FIA ethics committee following the lift to the ban on Russian competitors in international motorsport. The Ukrainian Automobile Federation (FAU) requested an urgent investigation into the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) on Thursday, stating it is in breach of FIA rules over national sporting authorities. The FAU has alleged that the RAF has ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:10 PMUkraine files complaint to FIA ethics committee after Russian ban lift
Ukraine’s motorsport body has lodged a formal complaint to the FIA’s ethics committee after the lifting of sanctions on Russia
- Motorsport.comAug 28, 2026, 12:10 PMUkraine files complaint to FIA ethics committee after Russian ban lift
Ukraine has lodged a formal complaint to the FIA ethics committee following the lift to the ban on Russian competitors in international motorsport. The Ukrainian Automobile Federation (FAU) requested an urgent investigation into the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) on Thursday, stating it is in breach of FIA rules over national sporting authorities. The FAU has alleged that the RAF has ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 5:21 PMUkraine file complaint over FIA lifting Russia ban
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation requests an urgent investigation into its Russian counterpart, the RAF.
- BBC SportAug 27, 2026, 5:21 PMUkraine file complaint over FIA lifting Russia ban
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation requests an urgent investigation into its Russian counterpart, the RAF.
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