Formula One's ruling body FIA says there's no reason to cancel the Russian Grand Prix later this season despite the political turmoil involving the country.
"At the moment there is no change in the calendar. Russia is on," FIA president Jean Todt told the motorsport magazine Autosport.com on Tuesday.
"We speak to people who are involved with all that, but at the moment we have nothing that should change the running of the calendar."
The debut of the Russian GP is scheduled to take place on October 12 in Sochi, the home of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Some observers wonder if the escalating Crimean crisis will lead to a cancellation of the race.
Organisers in Russia last week downplayed doubts that the Formula One circuit would be ready in time.
"In light of a number of reports, I can declare that a postponement or cancellation of the Russian grand prix is not discussed," organising boss Sergey Vorobyov said.
"Regular inspections confirm the effectiveness of our work."
