Ukraine requests FIA to reverse decision on Russian drivers' inclusion

The Ukrainian government has formally appealed to the FIA to overturn its recent decision allowing Russian and Belarusian drivers to compete in international motorsport events. This decision, made by the FIA last week, lifted a ban that had been in place since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Ukraine's Minister of Youth and Sports communicated with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, expressing that the decision was unexpected and could undermine the integrity of competitions. The FIA, however, maintains its sanction on hosting events in Russia and Belarus, stating it will continue to monitor the situation closely.

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