MOSCOW, Sep 14, Pavel Levkovich. Russian racing driver Konstantin Zhiltsov changes sports citizenship , the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) said. Earlier, Russian racer Sergey Karyakin said that pilots from Russia are not allowed to participate in international competitions, including Dakar, without a written statement condemning the Russian special operation in Ukraine. «We know that Zhiltsov changes his citizenship. Not yet ready to voice his position, but at the moment this is the only way to take part in the World Championship tournament. For many riders, this is a way of life and earnings, everything is fine. Konstantin Zhiltsov participates under the same license and in our competitions,» RAF press officer Maria Melnikova said.
