Dutch rider regrets his absence "KamAZ master" employment "Dakar"

Moscow, January 2 – Dutch Renault driver Gert Hoesink said he regrets the absence of the Russian KAMAZ-Master team in the Dakar Rally in 2023.

In March, the FIA ​​banned competitions in Russia and Belarus due to the aggravation of the situation in Ukraine and allowed athletes of these countries to compete in international competitions only under a neutral flag, while riders must fulfill a number of requirements and obligations, including signing a declaration of commitment to peace principles. and political neutrality. For this reason, racing driver Sergey Karyakin and the KAMAZ-Master team refused to participate in the marathon.