Formula 1 has torn up an agreement with Russian Grand Prix promoters, stating that the country will not host a race in the future.
Former F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone made a deal with race organisers in 2014 to hold a Grand Prix in Russia every year, with the contract most recently extended until 2025.
The sport was quick to cancel this season's race following Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine.
Executives have since gone a step further, voiding the entire contract.
“Formula 1 can confirm it has terminated its contract with the Russian Grand Prix,” F1 said in a statement.
“Russia will not have a race in the future.”
A number of drivers - notably four-time champion Sebastian Vettel and current champion Max Verstappen - had previously voiced their concerns regarding potentially racing in Russia.
This year's cancelled Russian Grand Prix - originally scheduled for September - was set to be held in Sochi for the final time before the race moved to a new purpose-built track in St Petersburg.
A replacement Grand Prix has yet to be announced, although Turkey is the most likely candidate after filling vacant spots in the F1 calendar for the past two seasons.
The decision comes after Motorsport UK chief David Richards announced Russian and Belarusian drivers would be banned from racing in the country, including at the British Grand Prix.
This has since thrown Haas driver Nikita Mazepin's future into doubt, with the Russian now unable to race at Silverstone in July.
Mazepin will still be permitted to drive at other races, although the FIA has banned Russian flags and the playing of the Russian national anthem.
Haas has also since removed his family’s Uralkali branding from its new car on the final day of testing in Barcelona, running a plain white livery.
Bahrain will host the opening Grand Prix of the 2022 F1 season from March 18-20.
The Australian Grand Prix is the third race on the calendar, set to be held between April 8-10 following a two-year absence due to COVID-19.
