Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had a significant impact on motorsport, with the landscape of many team’s futures changing as a result of the conflict. In the wake of the start of the invasion, Haas axed their title sponsor Uralkali and Russian driver Nikita Mazepin, with the 23-year-old claiming that ‘cancel culture’ played a large
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Max Verstappen has faced a lot of criticism surrounding his success in recent year, with now both of his titles being labelled “invalid”. The Dutchman’s success in 2021 is seen as fraudulent in the eyes of some Formula 1 fans, who believe that Lewis Hamilton was robbed of a record breaking eighth world title by
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin has set his sights on a “return to Formula 1”, with the Russian driver planning to race in a “new discipline” for the upcoming season. Mazepin, of course, was sensationally dropped prior to the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix last year, as a result of his father’s links to the start
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Haas team principal Guenther Steiner is excited about the future of the American team, with their new title sponsor MoneyGram allowing the small team to “stay” in the sport for many years to come. The American side’s deal with American money transfer company MoneyGram is hugely significant to Haas, with the company having partnered with
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Former Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin is set to make his international racing return in February, with the Russian driver set to compete in the 2023 Asian Le Mans Series. According to Endurance-Info, the former Haas driver will race for Racing 99, a new entrant for next year’s championship. As it stands, he is set
MoreHaas’ budget forced them to look for two rookie drivers that could provide income for the team in 2021, finally settling on Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin. The American team provided their drivers with comfortably the slowest car on the grid that year as they finished last in the championship, with their drivers only really
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The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is usually emotional, with some drivers retiring, some departing for different teams, and others losing their place in Formula 1. This year was no different as we saw fan favourites depart the sport in the form of Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo, Mick Schumacher and Nicholas Latifi. While Vettel has bid
MoreNikita Mazepin was sacked by Haas before the start of the 2022 season along with title sponsor Uralkali, as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Russian driver was a real ‘marmite’ figure in F1, with many either loving or hating him throughout his year in the sport, mainly as a result of
MoreFormer Formula 1 driver, Nikita Mazepin, has criticised Haas team principal, Guenther Steiner, for the way he handled the Russian’s departure from the team this year. The now 23-year-old signed with Haas at the beginning of last year, partnering fellow rookie, Mick Schumacher, who comfortably out-performed him. There were glimpses of pace from the young
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Former Formula 1 driver, Nikita Mazepin, has confirmed that he is suing the Haas F1 Team for unpaid wages. The Russian raced with the Gunther Steiner’s team last year after Uralkali, the company part owned by his father, Dmitry, became a name partner. That funding allowed the now 23-year-old to drive for them alongside Mick
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