Formula 1: Haas’ driver Nikita Mazepin banned from the British Grand Prix: Haas’ driver Nikita Mazepin is banned from the British Grand Prix this year. The decision was announced on Wednesday after Russia invaded Ukraine. Follow Formula 1 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
David Richards, Chair of Motorsport UK said, “The entire Motorsport UK community condemns the acts of war by Russia and Belarus in Ukraine. And expresses its solidarity and support towards all those affected by the ongoing conflict.”
Formula 1: Haas’ driver Nikita Mazepin is banned from the British Grand Prix after FIA’s decision to let Russian drivers drive under a neutral flag
“We stand united with the people of Ukraine. The motorsport community following the invasion and the unacceptable actions that have unfolded. This is a time for the international motorsport community to act. And show support for the people of Ukraine. And also for our colleagues at the Federation Automobile d’Ukraine (FAU).”
Nikita Mazepin has been banned from competing at the British Grand Prix after Motorsport UK confirmed that Russian drivers would not be able to participate in UK based motorsport events. https://t.co/7XhiojltlB
— ESPN F1 (@ESPNF1) March 2, 2022
David confirmed in a statement that Russian and Belarusian licensed competitors would not be allowed to participate in UK. With this decision, Nikita Mazepin has been banned from the British Grand Prix. Meanwhile, the British Grand Prix was set to take place on July 3rd.
Formula 1: Haas’ driver Nikita Mazepin is banned from the British Grand Prix after FIA’s decision to let Russian drivers drive under a neutral flag
This announcement comes after the FIA decision to let Russian and Belarusian drivers race under a neutral flag. This decision helped the cause of Mazepin who can now remain in Formula 1 with Haas.
To my fans and followers – it’s a difficult time and I am not in control over a lot of what is being said and done. I’m choosing to focus on what I CAN control by working hard and doing my best for my @HaasF1Team . My deepest thanks for your understanding and support. 🙏
— Nikita Mazepin (@nikita_mazepin) February 25, 2022
The owner of Uralkali is Nikita’s dad, Dmitry Mazepin. Dmitry Mazepin is said to be a close associate of President Vladimir Putin. One of the President’s allies, Sergei Chemezov, has been a chairman within the company for several years.
After the Russia-Ukraine war, Haas had also decided to remove Uralkali as their sponsors. They drove with a plain white car on the third day of the pre-season testing at Barcelona. Even the Russian Grand Prix has been canceled from this year’s calendar.
Haas were the only team who were unable to score even a single point in the last year’s campaign. The second pre-season testing will take place in Bahrain from 10th to 12th March. Meanwhile, the season kicks off in Bahrain as the first race of the season is on 20th March.
Formula 1: Haas’ driver Nikita Mazepin is banned from the British Grand Prix after FIA’s decision to let Russian drivers drive under a neutral flag
