Why F1’s turbulent relationship with Russia is nothing new
Russia’s involvement in Formula 1 has been big on promise but short on delivery – then reached the end of the road prematurely. MARK GALLAGHER investigates why
Standing in sub-zero temperatures in Moscow's Red Square, Narain Karthikeyan, Tiago Monteiro and Robert Doornbos welcomed the opportunity ?to try out some traditional ushanka fur hats.
It was February 2005, the last car launch for Jordan Grand Prix and the first outing for F1's newest team owner, Russian-Canadian commodities trader Alex Shnaider. A military band played, the Kremlin's walls and domes of Saint Basil's Cathedral providing backdrop.
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