Hungary’s foreign minister Peter Szijjarto has criticised the European Union for placing sanctions on Nikita Mazepin, stopping him from competing in Formula 1. Mazepin was sanctioned by several parts of the world following the ignition of the conflict in Eastern Europe, due to his father’s links to the Russian president. The ex-F1 driver was due
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin has travelled to Italy on a national visa for “professional reasons”, with the Russian driver continuing to pursue a return to F1. Mazepin was set to compete in a second season for Haas in 2022 but was released by the team before the campaign got underway following the ignition of
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Mick Schumacher’s cousin, David, has laid blame on the German’s former teammate, Nikita Mazepin, for Mick’s axing from the Haas team. Mick lost his place on the F1 grid at the end of the 2022 season, having placed 16th in the Driver Standings. His teammate for that year was Kevin Magnussen, who finished three places
MoreEx-Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin is officially free to talk to teams in the paddock about a potential return; however, Russian sports lawyer Anna Antseliovich isn’t sure if he’ll be able to. Mazepin is allowed to travel and work in Europe once again, after his sanctions on the continent were lifted. The former Haas driver
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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
MoreNikita 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 oligarch Boris Rotenberg has accused the FIA of making Russian drivers sign an “illegal” document to continue racing in championships governed by them, following the ignition of the conflict in Eastern Europe. Rotenberg is one of the most influential motorsport figures in Russia and is the man behind the very successful SMP Racing programme,
MoreNikita Mazepin’s hopes of returning to the Formula 1 grid in 2024 are looking increasingly bleak, with the Russian driver having not been granted permission to enter the United Kingdom for talks with F1 teams. A judge at London’s High Court has rejected Mazepin’s attempts to be allowed to enter the UK, where the majority
MoreRussian 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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