Having grown up in Austria, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff feels the impact of the war between Russia and Ukraine, and is glad to see the Russian Grand Prix removed from the calendar. On 24 February, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leading to widespread condemnation from the international community. Mohammed
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Season 4 of Netflix’s Drive to Survive docuseries has revealed that Dmitry Mazepin, Nikita’s father, threated to pull Uralkali’s funding from Haas over a chassis row in 2021. Mazepin entered Formula 1 as a rookie last season alongside Mick Schumacher, and the pair endured a difficult relationship, frequently coming close to blows while battling for
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The FIA has reiterated its position against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and has now revealed that drivers from Russia and Belarus must sign a declaration in order to compete in FIA sanctioned events. Vladimir Putin ordered troops to enter Ukraine last week, leading to fighting throughout the country and over one million people being displaced
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Haas have ended their relationship with Nikita Mazepin with immediate effect, and confirmed the end of their partnership with name partner Uralkali. Mazepin’s seat was paid for by his father Dmitry, a Russian oligarch who holds shares in the Russia-based firm, and he managed a best finish of P14 in his debut season alongside fellow
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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
MoreThe 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
MoreFormer Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes that the FIA’s decision to allow Russian and Belarusian drivers to race was correct. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the last seven days, the motorsport governing body ruled that no Russian or Belarusian branding is to appear in motorsport, but it decided that drivers from the two
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Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel had no reservations about boycotting the Russian Grand Prix, adding that he hopes peace can be achieved between Russia and Ukraine soon. Vladimir Putin ordered a horrifying invasion of Russia’s neighbours after months of escalating tensions, and over a million people have now fled the country. Speaking during the first pre-season
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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
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