Former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat has argued against the notion of Russian competitors being banned from sporting events following the country's invasion of Ukraine.
Since Vladimir Putin ordered troops into the neighbouring country on Thursday, a number of sporting governing bodies have imposed sanctions on Russia.
FIFA and UEFA have issued a blanket ban on the national side, and club teams, playing competitive football matches, while the 2022 Champions League final has been switched from Saint Petersburg to Paris.