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Russian Formula One driver Nikita Mazepin said he's still shocked about being fired from the Haas team following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and is creating a foundation to help excluded athletes.
• The Haas F1 ran into problems before the season began.
Formula One team Haas on Saturday announced they have dropped Russian driver Nikita Mazepin and terminated their contract with title sponsor Uralkali due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russian driver Nikita Mazepin said he was "very disappointed" at being dropped by Formula One team Haas on Saturday due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and hinted he might take action over "this unilateral step." The 23-year-old had been looking forward to a second season with the American team -- he failed to register a point in the 2021 campaign -- but Haas announced on Saturday they had terminated his contract and that of Russian title sponsor Uralkali. Uralkali, a group specialising in potash, has Mazepin's father, Dmitry Mazepin, as its non-executive director.
Formula One team Haas on Saturday announced they have dropped Russian driver Nikita Mazepin and terminated their contract with title sponsor Uralkali due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "Haas F1 team has elected to terminate with immediate effect, the title partnership of Uralkali, and the driver contract of Nikita Mazepin," the American team said in a statement on their website. "As with the rest of the Formula 1 community, the team is shocked and saddened by the invasion of Ukraine and wishes for a swift and peaceful end to the conflict."
(Reuters) - Russian Nikita Mazepin will not race in Formula One this season after his U.S.-owned Haas squad on Saturday severed ties with the 23-year-old and title sponsor Uralkali over his country's invasion of Ukraine.
Russian Nikita Mazepin will not race in F1 this season after his US-owned Haas squad on Saturday (Mar 5) severed ties with the 23-year-old and title sponsor Uralkali over his country's invasion of Ukraine.
Haas F1 have terminated the contract of Russian driver Nikita Mazepin and severed ties with title sponsor Uralkali due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Formula One team announced on Saturday.