FIA drops neutrality rule for Russian drivers

Autosport and Motorsport.com reported the FIA removed restrictions on Russian and Belarusian drivers, while BBC Sport said Ukraine appealed the change.

Autosport and Motorsport.com reported that the FIA revised the emergency measures it introduced after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, removing restrictions on Russian and Belarusian drivers. Both outlets said the change also ended the requirement for those competitors to sign a neutrality commitment.

The decision drew a response from Ukraine. BBC Sport reported that the Ukrainian government appealed to the FIA to reverse the move, while RaceFans said Kyiv urged the governing body not to let Russia use motorsport for sportswashing.

Based on those reports, the change marks a reversal of the FIA's earlier policy. The available source material did not set out any further Formula 1-specific consequences beyond the reported removal of those conditions.