THE RUSSIAN Grand Prix is in serious doubt after Russian forces invaded Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine after a surprise statement on TV.
The Russian Grand Prix could be taken off the F1 calendar
Formula One are now monitoring the situation after Ukraine that “Putin has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine”.
An F1 spokesperson said: “Formula 1 is closely watching the very fluid developments like many others and at this time has no further comment on the race scheduled for September.
“We will continue to monitor the situation very closely.”
Speaking the day before the invasion, Russian F1 driver Nikita Mazepin said he expected the race in Sochi to go ahead.
Speaking on Wednesday, he said: “From the understanding that we’ve had with Formula 1 the race is going ahead. And you will surely see me there.
“I have always been a big supporter of sport without politics.”
The race is scheduled to go ahead on 25th September at the Sochi Autodrom on Sunday, September 25.
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