It’s been reported by Auto Motor und Sport that Formula 1 are “concerned” that Nikita Mazepin’s father could be linked to Hitech GP’s proposed F1 entry, something which could see the governing body “pull the plug” on their entry. Hitech GP are aiming to join the grid in either 2025 or 2026, with the side
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Nikita Mazepin, who was forced out of Haas and Formula 1 due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has expressed that it would not be the end of the world if he is unable to make a comeback to the sport. Last week, a judge rejected his request to enter the UK for discussions with teams
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Russian driver Nikita Mazepin has been launching legal action around the globe in an effort to open the door to his return to Formula 1 after he was dropped by Haas. Haas cut ties with Mazepin and his father’s company Uralkali, which had been sponsoring the team, after Russia invaded Ukraine, sparking an international crackdown
MoreFrustrated by his swift departure from Formula 1 last season, Russian driver Nikita Mazepin has expanded his legal action over FIA restrictions and international sanctions. Mazepin was removed from Haas shortly before the first race of the season, as team principal Guenther Steiner quickly reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by cutting ties with the
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With the FIA’s Expression of Interest deadline of April 30 rapidly approaching, an increasing number of details are being released about some of the prospective sides, most notably, ‘Formula Equal’. Whilst an incredible amount is already known about Andretti-Cadillac’s potential F1 entry, little has been known about their competitors for the two vacant garages in
MoreIn 2021, Haas were in desperate need of money and appointed two rookies in the form of Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher. With the team focusing all of their attention on the major regulation changes that were coming in 2022, Haas finished last in the championship, with neither Mazepin or Schumacher providing the team with
MoreHaas team principal Guenther Steiner has reassured that the team are not desperate to find new sponsors after their relationship with Uralkali ended ahead of the current season. Nikita Mazepin was signed by Haas last year after winning two Formula 2 races with Hitech, but he endured a miserable season as he was comprehensively out-performed
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Haas have welcomed in a new partner in the form of a global payment transfers firm amid their dispute with former title sponsor Uralkali. TransferMate was formed in Ireland in 2010 when Terry Clune and Sinead Fitzmaurice partnered to provide a more cost-effective way of transferring money overseas. It has since branched out to the United
MoreHaas driver Nikita Mazepin has emphasised that the Haas team did not put any resources into the development of their car in 2021, which is why he struggled to find performance during his debut season. Mazepin joined Haas last year as a rookie alongside Mick Schumacher after his father, Dmitry, invested in the team through
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Nikita Mazepin intends to fight against the sanctions placed upon him by the European Union amid Russia’s war on Ukraine. Nikita is the son of Dmitry Mazepin, a Russian oligarch who part owns the Uralkali firm and has close links to the Kremlin and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Dmitry funded his son’s seat when Uralkali
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