The FIA provides details of the code of conduct imposed on Russian drivers

This Friday, the FIA transmitted a document detailing all the rules imposed on all Russian drivers. They must adhere to them strictly if they don’t want to find themselves in the hot seat.

The key points are therefore:

• National symbols, colors, or Russian and Belarusian flags should not be used in public or on social media.
• Emblems, symbols, flags, and words related to Russia and Belarus are prohibited on any uniform, clothing, accessory, and other personal items.
• The singing or playing of the Russian and Belarusian national anthems at every event organized by the FIA is prohibited.
• Comments, actions or behaviors that are detrimental to the interests of the FIA, as well as any support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, are prohibited.

Furthermore, the FIA does not close the door to potential new measures against Russia: « The FIA continues to pay attention to events in Ukraine and reserves the right to act or take any other measures in the future, including any necessary action to comply with its obligations under any applicable sanctions regime and/or any contract of which the FIA is a part. »

All Russian drivers are now warned. In case of non-compliance with these rules, they will be denied access to the event. Obviously, they all had to sign a document accepting this clause. It states: « I acknowledge and accept that the FIA may take additional measures or issue decisions regarding my participation in events covered due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, including the right to deny me entry or prevent me from participating and/or attending any covered event. I will comply with all such additional measures and decisions. »

Let us also remember that all national federations are subject to the authority of the FIA, and are therefore required to comply with all measures taken by the governing body.

A few days earlier, Great Britain announced a much stricter measure, banning drivers of Russian and Belarusian nationality from racing on British soil. Sebastian Vettel’s Germany followed suit by implementing the same policy, banning any drivers of these nationalities.

The president of the DSMB, Wolfgang Wagner-Sachs, explained this decision: « We want to contribute to the international pressure exerted on the Moscow regime and put an end to this war. Sports usually build bridges, but in this extreme situation, for which Russia is responsible, clear signals must be sent against the aggressors. ».”