“All international sporting events in Russia should have their authorizations withdrawn”- Australian Prime Minister is the first high-profile figure to ask F1 not to have a race in Russia

Janmeyjay Shukla | 25/02/2022
"All international sporting events in Russia should have their authorizations withdrawn"- Australian Prime Minister is the first high-profile figure to ask F1 not to have a race in Russia

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison makes a statement on his social media that calls for F1 the cancellation of the Russian Grand Prix

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged for the Russian Grand Prix to be cancelled this year ahead of the war between Ukraine and Russia. He is the first high-profile personality to discuss this issue with the world.

What is going on in the F1 Paddock?

Unquestionably, Formula 1 has announced that they will not be racing in Russia due to their ongoing issue with Ukraine.

Previously, Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel spoke against racing in the Sochi Autodrome. F1 officials along with the team bosses have made the decision not to race in the Sochi Autodrome.

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In addition, Haas F1 Team has removed the branding of Uralkali. They will run a plain white car ahead of the final day of the testing. However, the team has confirmed that Nikita Mazepin will continue to drive for the team.

Morrisson’s views on the Russia GP

Scott Morrison praised fellow Australian freestyle skier Danielle Scott’s decision of not participating in the FIS Freestyle world cup.

As it is set to be held in Yaroslavl, there will be more sports personalities withdrawing themselves from the cup.

“Well done Danielle Scott for withdrawing from this event,” Morrison wrote on his social media.

“All international sporting events in Russia should have their authorizations withdrawn from all international sporting bodies,” he concluded.

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Janmeyjay Shukla

Janmeyjay Shukla is an artist who contributes his expressions through words as an F1 writer and editor at The SportsRush. He is an F1 historian who has been watching the sport since he was a baby. Passed on from generation to generation, he has seen the prime of Michael Schumacher to the rise of Max Verstappen. A Mercedes fan from the days of the Brawn GP era, the sport runs in his blood. Besides Formula One, Janmeyjay is a Marketing Head and a musician who loves to sing and play Rock & Pop songs on guitar. His love for sports will never die as he is a loyal Liverpool Football Club fan as well!

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