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FIA lifts restrictions on Russian, Belarus motorsport competitors

9/1/2026

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FIA World Motor Sport Council voted to lift restrictions on Russian and Belarusian motorsport competitors.
FIA updated licensing rules for Russian and Belarusian drivers, teams and officials.
FIA kept its ban on organising events in Russia and Belarus.
Ukrainian Automobile Federation appealed, saying Russian Federation offices in occupied Ukraine breach FIA statutes.
FAU reported 23 Ukrainian motorsport competitors and officials killed since Russia’s invasion.

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FIA World Motor Sport Council voted to lift restrictions on Russian and Belarusian motorsport competitors.
FIA updated licensing rules for Russian and Belarusian drivers, teams and officials.
FIA kept its ban on organising events in Russia and Belarus.
Ukrainian Automobile Federation appealed, saying Russian Federation offices in occupied Ukraine breach FIA statutes.
FAU reported 23 Ukrainian motorsport competitors and officials killed since Russia’s invasion.