If you live in Russia, Kazakhstan, another former Soviet country or anywhere else outside the EU, we work with you too. Here is what is worth knowing in advance.
On 3 August 2026 the FIA lifted its restrictions on drivers from Russia and Belarus: neutral status is no longer required. National federations and organisers may have their own rules, and the decision may change, so we check before every event.
It is issued by the federation of the country you represent (for Russia, the RAF; for Kazakhstan, its national federation). In sport, a driver’s nationality is determined by the federation that issued the licence. Nomination to the FIA Academy Trophy also goes through that federation: we cannot promise it, but we help prepare the application.
Training and rounds in the EU require a Schengen visa. Since 7 November 2025 the EU has mostly issued single-entry visas to Russian citizens, so we build the season calendar early, with the trips in mind. A residence permit in an EU country removes the issue. Getting a Schengen visa is not easy at the moment; if you wish, our partners can assist talented athletes.
The equipment can stay at our bases in different EU countries. If you trust us to store and maintain it, including in the off-season, we take it to the rounds ourselves, so you do not have to carry it across borders.
We speak Russian, Bulgarian and English. On trips your child has their engineer-mechanic and coach alongside, and you know their names in advance.