F1's Vettel says he won't race in Russia, Verstappen endorses his comments

Four-times Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel said he will not take part in the Russian Grand Prix even if it goes ahead as planned after Russia invaded neighbouring Ukraine on Thursday

Formula One officials have said they are “closely watching” developments, but they have not commented on whether the Russian Grand Prix would go ahead on schedule in September.

“I’m sorry for the innocent people who are losing their lives, are getting killed for stupid reasons and a very, very strange and mad leadership,” the 34-year-old said.“When a country is at war, it’s not correct to race there, that’s for sure,” said the Red Bull driver. The race, set to move to a track outside St Petersburg starting next year from its current Sochi Olympic Park venue, has been attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin in the past, who has also handed out trophies on the podium.

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