Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher insists that the Haas needs to sever its ties with Russia amid country’s invasion of Ukraine, and suggests that there would be sponsors willing to fill the void. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine last week, and over a million civilians have been displaced as
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The Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) has questioned Motorsport UK’s decision to prohibit Nikita Mazepin from racing at the 2022 British Grand Prix, accusing them of discrimination. Following Russia’s horrific invasion of Ukraine in the last week, F1 has taken steps to ban Russian and Belarusian sponsors and branding to appear in the sport, while drivers
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Formula 1 has confirmed that it has cancelled its contract with Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to enter Ukraine last week for what he described as a “military operation,” which has seen Russian troops attack several major cities and other parts of the country. Haas immediately removed name partner
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The UK’s motorsports governing body has announced that Russian superlicense holders are to be banned from competing in the country, meaning Haas’ Nikita Mazepin will almost certainly be unable to contest the 2022 British Grand Prix. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine last week following months of tension as Russian troops
MoreThe FIA has confirmed that Russian and Belarusian drivers will still be permitted to race amid the war between Russia and Ukraine. As a result of Vladimir Putin’s “unprovoked” invasion, Haas opted to remove Uralkali branding from their cars, trucks and motorhomes during last week’s pre-season test in Barcelona. Furthermore, sanctions against Russia may prevent
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Former Formula 1 driver Daniil Kvyat sees the possibility of Russian athletes being banned from international competition as an “unfair solution,” especially as athletes play a vital role in bringing people together. Russia began a horrifying invasion of Ukraine last week and, as a result, FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem held a meeting on Tuesday
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Antonio Giovinazzi’s name has been thrown in the ring as a possible replacement should Nikita Mazepin lose his seat at Haas amid the war between Russia and Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, and over half a million people have been displaced by the conflict thus far. Mazepin
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Guenther Steiner has put Jeremy Clarkson’s personal attack on Nikita Mazepin down to “rage” amid the war between Russia and Ukraine. Haas driver Mazepin, whose seat was paid for by oligarch father Dmitry, now has an uncertain future after Uralkali – the Russian firm in which Dmitry holds shares – had its branding dropped by
MoreFollowing William Storey’s condemnation of Jeremy Clarkson’s personal attack on Nikita Mazepin following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Rich Energy themselves have now moved to defend the Haas driver. After several months of rising tensions between the countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the Kremlin to invade and attack Ukraine in what has been labelled a
MoreRich Energy CEO William Storey has aimed a fierce retort at Jeremy Clarkson after the Grand Tour presenter slammed Haas driver Nikita Mazepin. Following Russia’s horrifying invasion of Ukraine in recent days, Uralkali, title sponsor of the Haas team, had their branding removed by the Banbury outfit due to Russian Oligarch Dmitry Mazepin’s links to
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