Haas has decided to take firm action following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Formula 1 team is immediately removing the Russian main sponsor Uralkali from the car. In addition, the flag of Russia will no longer be seen on the car from Friday.
The racing team was already facing a lot of criticism during Thursday. Fans felt that Haas should take responsibility and stop having the main sponsor prominently displayed on the car. Moreover, they believed that the Russian flag was not placed in the current era. Haas finally decided to comply.
Drivers don't want to race in Russia
Thursday was not only about the Haas car, also the Grand Prix of Russia was a subject of discussion. Several drivers indicated during the press conferences that they do not want to race in the country because Russia is at war with Ukraine.
Therefore, an emergency meeting is scheduled on Thursday evening to investigate the possibilities. There seems to be a chance that Formula 1 will not be held in Russia this season.
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Why Haas were in bed with a Russian sponsor in the first instant beggars belief.
Russian GP should also be scrapped.
Don't worry friends, once Lewis finds out there's a war going in Ukraine he will step in and share his heartbreak with us.
Dude, there’s people dying, father hugging their family saying goodbye not knowing if they’ll see them again. Why don’t you do the every one a favor and be quiet for a change. You hate Lewis so much that you have to make everything about him. Have some f’n empathy for the people struggling today!!
Ohh, right decision! Unexpected and right, human decision. Russia is an agressor with a crazy ba""ard leader.
Yeah Russia is an agressor, luckily there’s USA to make that peace ✌? and plant their bases right next to Russia
I am afraid that Vladimir doesn't give a FCK.
If ANYTHING, he DOES care about Sports and Russian Athletes.
But yeah, in light of what he has planned/wants to achieve, this ONE thing does nothing.
ALL Oligarchs must be hit where it REALLY hurts: their money and posessions.
We’ll see how long Vlad stays when his inner circle loses everything and hence inevitably turns against him
Tired of these cheating / bullying Russians..
1. Haas must be forced to shed Uralkali
2. Russian GP must be cancelled
Good i hated that Russian flag bring back the grey and red and ditch mazepin while your at it the fittipalti surname is more legendary
F1 goes to Saudi Arabia March 27th with the Saudi's killing approximately 400,000 innocent civilians.
YES! I almost threw away my black Haas shirt! I can keep it now!
I was expecting Uralkali would have too much influence. This is a pleasant surprise.