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F1 star slams FIA position over Russia crisis

Jan.19 Russia's first Formula 1 driver has blasted the sport for interfering with the professional careers of Russian athletes. At present, as a result of the Ukraine crisis, the world auto racing governing body requires Russian drivers to sign a special document and race under a neutral flag in FIA-sanctioned events. Axed Haas driver Nikita Mazepin lost his Haas seat over the situation early last year, and now Vitaly Petrov has questioned the legitimacy of other events like the Dakar rally which this year was missing notable Russian names. 'Without Russia, I do not consider a single champion or Olympic title to be valid,' Petrov, who became F1's first ever Russian driver in 2010 until he...
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