Formula 1 has today taken the decision to cancel the 2022 Russian Grand Prix following Russia launching a full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. After weeks of escalating tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to unleash attacks on Ukraine, targeting military bases in an attack that has been described as “barbaric” and “unprovoked” by the European
MoreJeremy Clarkson has launched a Twitter tirade against Russian driver Nikita Mazepin, telling him to go back to Russia to race alone. For several weeks, tensions between Russia and Ukraine have been escalating due to Russian troops incrementally appearing on the border, and yesterday morning Vladimir Putin, Russia’ president, ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
MoreHundreds of F1 fans have been calling for the 2022 Russian Grand Prix to be cancelled due to escalating tensions between the Kremlin and the international community over Ukriane, while some have even called for Nikita Mazepin to lose his seat. On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised two breakaway regions in Ukraine as independent
MoreNikita Mazepin has opened up on his tough start to life in Formula 1, as well as the lessons learned off the track that made him appreciate other aspects of life beyond racing. Mazepin was signed by Haas as a rookie ahead of the 2021 season having claimed two race wins in Formula 2 in
MoreRalf Schumacher hopes his nephew Mick is provided with the necessary tools to compete for points in 2022, but does not believe he has an adequate team-mate in Nikita Mazepin. Schumacher ended the 2021 season 19th in the Drivers’ Championship, while his 13th-placed finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix would prove the Haas team’s best
MoreHaas team principal Guenther Steiner has no interest in weighing in on the current tensions between the United States and Russia, but said they are ready to deal with any eventuality. Started by Gene Haas, who already had previous exploits in NASCAR, the Haas Formula 1 team is American in its roots, but is based
MoreHaas team principal Guenther Steiner is hesitant to overly involve himself in matters concerning the FIA following the controversial end to last year’s championship. Race director Michael Masi sparked controversy in the world of motorsport when he allowed a limited number of lapped runners to overtake the Safety Car ahead of the final lap of
MoreMick Schumacher has reiterated his commitment to the Haas team despite him potentially making a Ferrari appearance in 2022. Schumacher’s father, Michael, won five of his seven Formula 1 world titles with the Scuderia between 2000 and 2004, and continues to hold the record for the most consecutive championship victories. Mick made his F1 debut
MoreMax Verstappen maintains that there is no animosity between himself and the stewards after a tumultuous and controversial season of racing in 2021. The Dutchman picked up seven penalty points last year, the last of which does not expire until 12 September under the current points system introduced at the beginning of the hybrid era
MoreHaas driver Mick Schumacher has reflected on his opening season in Formula 1, and hopes the team can improve in 2022. Schumacher entered F1 last year alongside fellow rookie Nikita Mazepin, and out-qualified the Russian 20 times in 22 races. He achieved Haas’ best result of the season of P13 at the Hungarian Grand Prix,
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