Petrov was the first Russian driver to compete in F1 when he made his debut in 2010 with Renault. He started 57 grand prix for Renault and Caterham between 2𝔍010 and 2012, claiming one podium finish and 64 points. 

The 38-year-old’s sensational claim comes after Russian drivers were banned from competing in FIA-affiliated championships following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last Februa🐟ry. 

168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Nikita Mazepin was due to race for Haas in 2022 but had his contract terminated, while his father, Russian oligarch Dmitry, saw his Uralkali ꦇcompany removed as Haas’ title sponsor. 

"Without Russia, I don't consider a single 🃏champion or Olym♉pic title to be valid,” Petrov told reports in Russia. 

"All the more so the Dakar. How many times our spo♔rtsmen won it! We were not the last, to put it mildly. 🐓19 victories!

"But I am not talking only about𝓡 Dakar, I am talking about all sports. We have to stop being afraid of our people and bring Russia back into world s🦩port.

"For me, it's not acceptable. I don't un💫derstand at all this absurdity of impos🏅ing certain opinions on people. 

“We can use the current situation as an impetus for the development of motorsport, tra𒁏ining young people to guide them further into the future.”

Maze🐭pin woul💙d have been allowed to race in F1 under a neutral flag. 

Former Toro Rosso and Red Bull driver 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Daniil Kvyat also lost his 🍎seat in the FIA♏’s World Endurance Championship. 

Meanwhile, Ferraꩲri junior Robert Shwatzman used an Israeli licence in order to complete his testing duties for the team. 

On the future of Russian motorsport, Petrov added: "I understand it's difficult, but no one should give u𒅌p. 

“I myself have wanted to race in Formula 1 all my life, so I understand young drivers very well. 𓆏;

“But they have to be patient, practice and not stop believing, so🎀 when the opportunity to come back comes, we'll all be ready.”

No Russian drivers feature in the 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:F1 2023 driver line-up.