Russian Formula One Driver Nikita Mazepin has been released from his contract with Haas F1, amid his home country’s invasion of Ukraine
Haas F1, amid his home country’s invasion of Ukraine. The team has also terminated its partnership with title sponsor Uralkali, a company owned by the driver’s father Dmitry Mazepin.The 23-year-old’s future with the team has been in question over the last week after Russia invaded Ukraine. As previously reported by, Dmitry was one of the business leaders who met with president Vladimir Putin on Thursday about the sanctions on Russia.
“Dear fans and followers, I am very disappointed to hear that my F1 contract has been terminated. While I understand the difficulties, the ruling from FIA plus my ongoing willingness to accept the conditions proposed in order to continue were completely ignored and no process was followed in this unilateral step,” Mazepin said in a statement released after Haas F1's announcement.
“To those who have tried to understand, my eternal thanks. I have treasured my time in F1 and genuinely hope we can all be together again in better times. I will have more to say in the coming days.”
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