Nikita Mazepin hasn’t given up hope he may return to Formula 1 in the future after losing his drive following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Mazepin and father hit with EU sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormer Haas Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin and his father Dmitry have been sanctioned by the European Union for supporting or benefiting from the Russian state.
Mazepin offering legal aid to Russian athletes barred from competitions
2022 F1 season
Posted onNikita Mazepin says he will offer legal aid to other athletes who find themselves barred from competitions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Uralkali demands Haas sponsorship refund after Mazepin loses drive
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormer Haas sponsor Uralkali has criticised the team for terminating their deal over what it described as political reasons and is demanding the money it paid is refunded.
Haas has “several candidates” for Mazepin’s seat but Fittipaldi will test this week
2022 F1 season
Posted onHaas F1 team owner Gene Haas says that there are “several candidates” for the second race seat at the team for this season.
Mazepin: Haas “ignored” my pleas to continue racing
2022 F1 season
Posted onNikita Mazepin says that he was prepared to follow the conditions imposed by the FIA on Russian license holders to continue racing in F1.
Mazepin loses F1 seat as Haas confirm termination of Uralkali sponsorship deal
2022 F1 season
Posted onNikita Mazepin has lost his race seat at Haas and with it his place on the Formula 1 grid for 2022, the team have confirmed.
Uralkali warned Haas it would pull sponsorship in row over Mazepin’s car in 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onHaas’s title sponsor Uralkali threatened to pull its backing from the team during the 2021 Formula 1 season in an internal row over Nikita Mazepin’s car.
Pietro Fittipaldi will have “first call” on Mazepin’s seat – Steiner
2022 F1 season
Posted onPietro Fittipaldi is first in line to replace Nikita Mazepin if the Haas driver does not continue with the team.
Mazepin may lose Haas drive as team will consider future of Uralkali deal next week
2022 F1 season
Posted onNikita Mazepin may lose his drive at Haas as the team revealed it will make a decision on the future of its Uralkali sponsorship next week.
Mazepin confident Russian GP will go ahead despite sanctions
2022 F1 season
Posted onNikita Mazepin expects the Russian Grand Prix will go ahead this year despite the escalating diplomatic crisis over Ukraine.
Schumacher impresses Ferrari as he makes light work of Mazepin
2021 team mate battles: Schumacher vs Mazepin
Posted onMick Schumacher conclusively out-performed fellow rookie Nikita Mazepin at Haas, impressing Ferrari as he did.
Mazepin to miss Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after positive Covid test
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onNikita Mazepin will not participate in today’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid on Sunday.
Hamilton texted Mazepin to apologise for near-miss in practice
2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onNikita Mazepin said he is glad Lewis Hamilton faced no penalty for the incident between the pair in third practice after the pair swapped messages.
Qatar was a “no-go weekend” for Mazepin after litany of problems – Steiner
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Qatar was a “no-go weekend” for Mazepin after litany of problems – Steiner • Pourchaire expects more Alfa Romeo runs in 2022 • Piastri’s boss praises calm approach
Staff changes at Haas also prompted Mazepin’s tearful post-qualifying interview
2021 Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Posted onNikita Mazepin revealed his unexpectedly tearful response after qualifying for the São Paulo Grand Prix was not solely due to the errors on his lap which left him last in Q1 again.
Mazepin says he wasn’t being “kicked out” in nightclub video
2021 Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Posted onNikita Mazepin said he was not “kicked out” of a nightclub in Mexico after a video circulated on social media apparently showing him involved in an argument with staff at a venue.
Mazepin has “no real reason to be upset” over latest run-in – Schumacher
2021 Mexico City Grand Prix
Posted onMick Schumacher said his team mate shouldn’t be upset over their incident in Q1, but Nikita Mazepin believe the pair are being treated differently.
Track limits rule removed at corner where Mazepin incurred reprimand
2021 Mexico City Grand Prix
Posted onA track limits rule Nikita Mazepin fell foul of during practice at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez was rescinded a few hours later.
Mazepin endured problems with helmet, headrest and ‘burning feet’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mazepin endured problems with helmet, headrest and ‘burning feet’ • Alpine’s poor race was a surprise – Ocon • Chadwick aims for “bigger things” after second W Series title