Russian racing bosses are reportedly still "in touch" with the FIA over the future of the Russian Grand Prix in Formula 1.
The sport had planned to head to Sochi once again as part of the 2022 race calendar, but the event was removed from the schedule in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. That move was followed by Haas opting to sack driver Nikita Mazepin and cut ties with their main sponsor, the Russian chemical firm Uralkali.
Those moves removed all direct Russian involvement in the sport, but a claim has been made that the country's racing bosses remain in contact with motorsport governing body the FIA. Russian Automobile Federation chief Viktor Kiryanov reportedly made the claim to the Tass news agency .