F1 calls off Russian Grand Prix following Ukraine invasion

F1 said on Thursday that it would closely monitor developments between Ukraine and Russia after the outbreak of war, before holding crisis talks with team bosses in the evening.

In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, F1 confirmed that it would not be racing in Russia later this year.

“The FIA Formula 1 World Championship visits countries all over the world with a positive vision to unite people, bringing nations together,” the statement reads.

“We are watching the…