Formula 1: Haas to drop URALKALI livery at Day 3 in Barcelona: The US-based team Haas has confirmed that they will drop Uralkali livery from their car on Day 3 of the pre-season testing in Barcelona. At the moment, Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin are driving for Haas. Follow Formula 1 updates on InsideSport.IN
Haas has confirmed in a statement that they will drop the Uralkali livery for the third day of the pre-season testing in Barcelona. Instead of their original livery, they will now be seen in a plain white car.
Formula 1: Haas makes a decision on URALKALI livery as it will be dropped for the third day of the pre-season testing in Barcelona
Haas is already removing the Uralkali sponsoring from their trucks. #AMuS #F1 pic.twitter.com/MPuPGbE7HB
— Tobi Grüner 🏁 (@tgruener) February 24, 2022
But Haas remained firm on their driver list for the third day. They will have both their drivers Mick and Nikita driving for them in the pre-season. Meanwhile, Uralkali is owned by Nikita Mazepin’s father, Dmitry Mazepin.
🚨 Breaking: Haas will remove Uralkali branding and run in a plain white livery for the final day of #F1Testing in Barcelona 🚨 pic.twitter.com/YqVBhhDy6P
— WTF1 (@wtf1official) February 24, 2022
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. There are questions looming over Formula one participating in the Russian Grand Prix. Russia had invaded Ukraine on Thursday.
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
Several drivers have come in support as they will not be participating in the Russian Grand Prix. The veteran Sebastian Vettel was the first who said I’ll not take part in the Russian Grand Prix. The reigning champion, Max Verstappen backed his stand and wants the event to be cancelled.
Formula 1: Haas makes a decision on URALKALI livery as it will be dropped for the third day of the pre-season testing in Barcelona
Max added, “I think when a country is at war it’s not correct to race there, that’s for sure. But it’s not only what I think, it’s the whole paddock that is going to decide what we are going to do next.”
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen spoke on whether the Russian Grand Prix should go ahead. pic.twitter.com/JIPNrIUzNy
— ESPN F1 (@ESPNF1) February 24, 2022
The Formula one CEO Stefano Domenicali will meet the 10 team principals on Thursday evening to discuss about the Russian Grand Prix. The race at Russia was supposed to happen on September 25th at the Sochi Autodrom.
Haas were the only team last year who were not able to score even a single point. They ended their season with zero points as their focus was on the 2022 car. Hopefully, they will make amends this year and try to reach the midfield in the positions.
Formula 1: Haas makes a decision on URALKALI livery as it will be dropped for the third day of the pre-season testing in Barcelona
