FinnThomsen Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 They should not be allowed to ride & if they are I for one will not watch any GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 4 hours ago, DBP said: Russian F1 driver will be allowed to race this season. So why not Emil and Artem There are no F1 races in Poland. I reckon Polish fans and riders could be very sensitive to Russian riders in their country. Russian troops seem to be hitting more civilian targets, which is a war crime. More civilians, those not involved in a war, are going to die needlessly. There are strong links between Poland and Ukraine, hence they have taken in over 600,000 refugees, and a lot more in coming days, weeks, months. What is that going to do with the Polish economy. Likewise Slovakia (Vaculik). There is a GP in Prague, the people there will also remember what Russia is capable of.   It will be very interesting as to Polishcspeedway authorities are going to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 UK motorsport have announced that regardless of the FAI ruling Mazepin will not be allowed to drive in the Foruma 1 British GP What's the speedway equivalent of UK motorsport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, noaksey said: UK motorsport have announced that regardless of the FAI ruling Mazepin will not be allowed to drive in the Foruma 1 British GP What's the speedway equivalent of UK motorsport? It's actually Motorsport UK, but the motorcycle version is the ACU. Motorsport UK have not actually banned Russian competitors, but Russian-licensed competitors. I think it's academic about Mazepin anyway, as Haas have pulled Daddy's sponsorship, he's a poor driver, and has had other off-track issues that will make him unpalatable if he's not bringing any money. Moreover, his family is likely closely related to the Putin regime, so it's not quite the same as for other Russian sportspeople. Edited March 2, 2022 by Humphrey Appleby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 Announced today  Russian para olympic athletes allowed to compete but no flags, mention of nationality or national anthems and no position on medal table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINYS Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, topaz325 said: Announced today  Russian para olympic athletes allowed to compete but no flags, mention of nationality or national anthems and no position on medal table. They should not be allowed to compete what's so special about them, it's a farce. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 Post on Facebook from Artem statement  saying I want nothing to do with Putin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryW Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 12 minutes ago, topaz325 said: Post on Facebook from Artem statement  saying I want nothing to do with Putin Must be a bit of tension at home if this quote is correct as it seems his wife has been posting support for the Russians online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer1969 Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 1 hour ago, TINYS said: They should not be allowed to compete what's so special about them, it's a farce. Some say sports people are innocent and just want to compete, maybe true, but where will they go after the competition, back to their lives in Russia maybe with medals and where will thousands of innocent Ukrainians be, seeking refuge in other countries or sheltering underground from bombing. The world needs to show a united front and no sports people should be allowed to compete in other countries until the bombing stops. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer1969 Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 2 hours ago, topaz325 said: Announced today  Russian para olympic athletes allowed to compete but no flags, mention of nationality or national anthems and no position on medal table. Maybe no position on the medal table but will that stop it being celebrated on the sports pages of Russian newspapers if they win a medal, I doubt it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 10 minutes ago, hammer1969 said: Maybe no position on the medal table but will that stop it being celebrated on the sports pages of Russian newspapers if they win a medal, I doubt it. They'll be more preoccupied with the body bags coming back, and the future additions to the Paralympic team... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 (edited) I believe everything Russian should be regarded as Persona Non Gratta . Whilst innocents may suffer , I also believe that the only thing that will stop Putin and his henchmen is a popular uprising. Edited March 2, 2022 by wealdstone 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 I initially praised Emil for his Tweet on social media but having thought about it there are 2 clear questions (Laguta too). 1. Is it a genuine message from the heart, or is it just a personal attempt to remain employed? 2. Or, have their Polish clubs put pressure on to remain employed that they 'MUST' show clear disdain to war? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, topaz325 said: Announced today  Russian para olympic athletes allowed to compete but no flags, mention of nationality or national anthems and no position on medal table. Not now.As other nations were ready to pull out if the teams from Russia and Belarus competed. Edited March 3, 2022 by tellboy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 36 minutes ago, tellboy said: Not now.As other nations were ready to pull out if the teams from Russia and Belarus competed. And I think that's correct. Individuals are officially representing Russian and Belarus teams (regardless of what they're called) so should not be allowed at the Paralympics.  5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 16 minutes ago, Humphrey Appleby said: And I think that's correct. Individuals are officially representing Russian and Belarus teams (regardless of what they're called) so should not be allowed at the Paralympics. Â As do i 100%. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 Seems FIA has not decided yet to allow, or not, Mazipin racing for Haas this year. Â Â Â Â However, UK has blocked him racing at Silverstone in the British GP. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â So, it will be interesting what happens if Emil and Artem are allowed in speedway GPs as to wether they can ride at Cardiff. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Due to strong ties with Ukraine I still wonder if they can race in Polish league this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WembleyLion Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 (edited) The way this horrific war is going I also don’t think it will be safe for  Emil and Artem to race in most places at this moment. Edited March 3, 2022 by WembleyLion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, WembleyLion said: The way this horrific war is going I also don’t think it will be safe for  Emil and Artem to race in most places at this moment. And if they denounce the war it'll probably be just as dangerous, especially if they travel to Cardiff via Salisbury! I can see both sides, they both seem like decent blokes (Emil) especially, it's a no win situation really without changing nationality but would you do that to ride Speedway and earn a good living if it meant possibly not seeing your family again. Edited March 3, 2022 by iainb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 1 hour ago, WembleyLion said: The way this horrific war is going I also don’t think it will be safe for  Emil and Artem to race in most places at this moment. And if they do denounce the invasion, what then? Novichok and polonium for tea. Many have condemned them as cowards for not speaking out against the war, but it carries with it real dangers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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