F1 terminates Russian GP contract after cancellation of 2022 race

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week, F1 announced that it would not be racing in Russia later this year, with the race for 25 September being called off.

The promoter of the Russian Grand Prix, Rosgonki, claimed at the time that it was still possible the race would go ahead, but that the contract had been suspended.

But F1 has now confirmed that the contract for the Russian Grand Prix has been terminated.

“Formula 1 can confirm it has terminated its contract…