Former F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has become the first driver to boycott the Russian Grand Prix.
Vladimir Putin launched a 'full scale invasion' of Ukraine in the early hours of Wednesday morning, leaving an uncertain outlook across Europe and the wider world.
Formula One are due to return to Russia in the 2022 season - but Vettel, who won four successive titles between 2010 and 2013, says he will not be present should that be the case.