The Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix was canceled because of the invasion of Ukraine.
It is impossible to hold the Russian Grand Prix in the current circumstances, according to an F1 statement.
F1 was watching the situation in Ukraine with sadness and shock and hopes for a peaceful resolution.
The Russian Grand Prix was to take place in September.
The future of Nikita Mazepin needs to be resolved, according to the team boss.
The team had legal issues to go through, in an apparent hint the US-based outfit are trying to split from Mazepin and the sponsorship money that comes from his father, a billionaire with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Before the final day of this week's pre-season test in Barcelona, the logos for Mazepin's company were removed.
The future of the team in F1 is not in doubt, despite the fact that the team will work on the situation next week.
The Russian Grand Prix was established in the Back Sea resort town of Sochi, where Putin has a palace, thanks to him.
The future of the event in F1 is in serious doubt because it is moving to a purpose-built facility outside St Petersburg.
Sebastian said he would not race in Russia if the race went ahead.
The German said he wouldn't go. It's wrong to race in the country.
I am sorry for the innocent people who are being killed for stupid reasons.
When a country is at war, it's not right to race there, according to world champion Max Verstappen.
Gene Haas, the US billionaire who owns the team, welcomed the money from Mazepin before last season to reduce his own investment.
Putin's decision looks like it will end his F1 career.
Steiner said that it needs to be resolved. I have no power over the governments that are involved and we need to see how the situation develops in Ukraine.
We made a decision yesterday with our team partners to remove the stickers on the car that had the Russian flag on it.
I need to work on the rest next week. The competition side of the team is unaffected. We have to go through the commercial issues.
The team are unaffected by this. I told them there was nothing to worry about. We decided to send a message to everyone.
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