FIA receives request to suspend Russian F1 racer Nikita Mazepin's licence

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Ukraine. Mazepin is currently the only Russian Formula One driver, although he races under the logo of the Russian Automobile Federation [RAF] rather than the Russian flag due to an anti-doping ban.He could now be set to lose his licence to compete in the upcoming F1 season, though, after the Automobile Federation of Ukraine [FAU] requested the suspension of Russian licence holders.The FIA has already announced that this year's Russian Grand Prix will not take place under current circumstances.FIU president Leonid Kostyuchenko has called for serious action to be taken against Belarusian and Russian drivers in wake of the invasion of Ukraine.He has requested that those with licences from Belarus and Russia are banned from driving in any races outside of their home countries.Kostyuchenko also wants those members excluded from the FIA, the two nations banned from hosting events and use of their state symbols and flags to be prohibited.New FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem offered his "full support and the support of the FIA" following the announcement that the Russian GP, scheduled for September 25, has been suspended.Should Russian drivers be banned by the FIA?

Let us know in the comments section below.The FAU's requests have thrown Mazepin's future up in the air, with the 22-year-old's licence having been issued by the RAF.Haas pulled Mazepin from all media duties during pre-season testing in Barcelona last week and also removed title sponsor Uralkali's branding from their cars.Talks are planned between Haas and Uralkali, who's chairman is Mazepin's father Dmitry, in the coming days.Although he is Russian, Mazepin does not currently drive under the Russian flag due to a World Anti-Doping Agency ruling in wake of the.