Bernie Ecclestone backs F1 decision to allow Russian drivers to race on

Bernie Ecclestone has backed F1’s decision to allow Russian drivers to continue competing (Tony Marshall/PA)

Bernie Ecclestone has supported Formula One’s decision not to outlaw Russian drivers.

The FIA announced on Tuesday that Russian drivers will still be allowed to compete in high-level motorsport, albeit under a neutral, flag clearing the way for Nikita Mazepin to be on the grid for F1’s season-opening race in Bahrain on March 20.