Ukraine appeals reported FIA Russia driver policy shift

BBC Sport and RaceFans reported that Ukraine has appealed against the FIA’s reported move to readmit Russian and Belarusian drivers.

Ukraine has appealed the FIA’s reported decision to allow Russian and Belarusian drivers back into motorsport, according to reports from BBC Sport and RaceFans. With the story unconfirmed in the supplied material, the policy change remains reported rather than established fact here.

BBC Sport reported that Ukraine’s government had challenged the move. RaceFans reported the appeal sought to reverse the FIA’s recent change on Russian and Belarusian competitors, and said Ukrainian officials warned that motorsport could be used by Russia for sportswashing if that reported change remains in place.

RaceFans also reported criticism beyond the government appeal, including comment calling on Formula 1 drivers to speak out against what it described as the FIA’s U-turn on Russia. The supplied sources did not include a direct FIA response, and they did not establish any confirmed action from Formula 1 drivers.