A Russian race-car driver is taking Canada to court, saying sanctions imposed against him following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine are unfairly hurting his career.
Nikita Mazepin, a former Formula One driver, wants the Federal Court to direct Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly to take immediate steps to remove him from the Canadian sanctions list.He says at the very least Joly should make a decision on his application to be taken off the list and tell him the result within five days.
Mazepin's notice of application filed in court says he is a "young sportsman and professional motorsport driver who is in no way involved in the aggression suffered by Ukraine," nor engaged in any economic sectors providing substantial revenue to Russia. Shortly after, the European Union levied sanctions against Mazepin but a court has since granted interim relief allowing him to pursue his career in the EU.Negotiations for the 2024 F1 season will begin this spring or summer, making the case urgent, the court application says.
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