Haas F1 team terminates contract with Russian driver Nikita Mazepin and title partner Uralkali
Mazepin was getting ready to compete in his second season in F1 having raced for Haas all through 2021.
“Haas F1 Team has elected to terminate, with immediate effect, the title partnership of Uralkali, and the driver contract of Nikita Mazepin,” the team stated in an announcement.
“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.”
A alternative driver is anticipated to be named subsequent week.
In an announcement on social media, Mazepin stated he’s “disappointed” with the choice, including: “While I perceive the difficulties, the ruling from FIA (motorsport governing physique) plus my ongoing willingness to simply accept the situations proposed with a purpose to proceed have been utterly ignored and no course of was adopted on this unilateral step.
“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.”
READ: Russian and Belarusian gymnasts and officers banned from worldwide competitions beginning Monday
CNN has reached out to the Haas team for remark relating to Mazepin’s assertion.
On Tuesday, the FIA stated Russian and Belarusian drivers might proceed to race, however solely in a “neutral capacity” and with out displaying any Russian or Belarusian nationwide symbols, colours or flags on their uniform, tools and automobile “until further notice.”
This ruling additionally extends to particular person opponents and officers.
On Thursday, F1 terminated its contract with the Russian Grand Prix promoter, which means Russia will now not stage future races.
The 2022 season begins on March 20 in Bahrain.
#sport #fitness #training #motivation #gym #workout #sports #fit #football #love #fitnessmotivation #instagood #lifestyle #running #bodybuilding #soccer #instagram #healthy #health #like #crossfit #photography #follow #bhfyp #run #fashion #muscle #healthylifestyle #life #bhfyp