Žala and Vanagas disappointed: FIA lifted the ban on Russian and Belarusian racers participating in international competitions

Since March 2022, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the FIA had imposed restrictions on drivers from aggressor countries. The FIA made exceptions: Russian and Belarusian drivers were allowed to participate under the FIA flag.

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This option was only possible on the condition that the athletes adhere to the FIA principles of peace and political neutrality.

However, on August 13, the FIA Legal Department announced that the previously adopted urgent measures are being lifted:

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“Russian and Belarusian drivers, national teams, individual participants, and officials are allowed to participate in international and zonal competitions without any restrictions.”

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Here is how Benediktas Vanagas and Vaidotas Žala reacted to this: