Nikita Mazepin Ban: Haas’ driver Nikita Mazepin could be banned from the Australian GP: Nikita Mazepin, who drives for Haas in Formula 1 could be banned from the Australian Grand Prix. Recently, he was banned from taking part in the British Grand Prix. Follow Formula 1 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
The F1 Australian Grand Prix Corporation may reportedly impose a ban on Russian licensed teams and officials. It might happen after looking at the current situation in Ukraine. However, the ban applies to national symbols, colors, and flags and was done firstly by the UK Motorsport.
Nikita Mazepin Ban: Formula 1 Haas’ driver Nikita Mazepin could be banned from the upcoming Australian GP
This means that Nikita Mazepin, the Russian driver for Haas may not participate in the Australian Grand Prix. Meanwhile, the UK motorsport governing body did exclude Russian competitors from their ban. They have allowed them to race under the FIA flag in a neutral capacity.
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
Meanwhile, a decision is yet to be made on this matter. A spokesperson said, “The matter is under review in consultation with federal authorities and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation.”
Nikita Mazepin Ban: Formula 1 Haas’ driver Nikita Mazepin could be banned from the upcoming Australian GP
Even the Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison didn’t hold back and voiced his opinions. He spoke against the Russian Grand Prix. Scott said, “All international sporting events in Russia should have their authorizations withdrawn from all international sporting bodies. This includes the F1 Grand Prix in Sochi.”
Well done @DanielleSski for withdrawing from this event. All international sporting events in Russia should have their authorisations withdrawn from all international sporting bodies – this includes the F1 Grand Prix in Sochi. https://t.co/TgBR1EIt2B
— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) February 24, 2022
Even the Russian Grand Prix has been canceled from this year’s F1 calendar. It is still unclear whether Nikita would be allowed to race on 10th April in the Australian GP. However, his future is also uncertain with team Haas.
Haas had also removed Uralkali from their livery on the third day of the pre-season testing in Barcelona. They drove with a plain white car on the third day of the pre-season testing at Barcelona.
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.
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.
Nikita Mazepin Ban: Formula 1 Haas’ driver Nikita Mazepin could be banned from the upcoming Australian GP
