Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said he is ‘in two minds’ about the decision to axe Russian driver Nikita Mazepin. ‘You can see that some of the sports’ leagues have decided to allow Russian athletes to compete and others have been stronger in denying them access. F1 announced the cancellation of the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi a day after the country invaded Ukraine on 24 February. The Russian Grand Prix was due to be moved to St Petersburg next year, but the sport has since cut ties with F1 in the country, with Wolff believing it is the right call. ‘We have Ukrainians and Russians on the team, it is certainly not easy for all the individuals who have families there.

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