Haas’ decision to terminate Nikita Mazepin’s contract comes after the FIA stated that Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete in their events under a neutral flag; Haas have also terminated their partnership with title sponsor Uralkali, the Russian company owned by Mazepin’s father.
Russian driver Nikita Mazepin will not race in Formula 1 this season after Haas confirmed they had terminated his contract.
US owned team Haas had been under immense pressure to act on Mazepin’s future following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with sport around the world cutting ties with the country.
While the FIA, F1’s governing body, had stated that Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete in their events under a neutral flag, Haas have confirmed they are replacing Mazepin.
Haas have also terminated their partnership with title sponsor Uralkali, the Russian company owned by Mazepin’s father.
