F1's big decisions in the spotlight
F1's decision to race in Russia has caused controversy, as did the start time of the Japanese GP last weekend. DIETER RENCKEN examines how those choices are reached
Once again Formula 1 stands on the cusp of a 'should it; should it not?' question, in this case whether the sport should race in the troubled Black Sea region given the hostilities existent between Russia and Ukraine.
Certain sections of F1's media have even called upon the FIA to cancel the sport's inaugural Russian Grand Prix.
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