Ousted Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin is rumored to make a comeback amidst significant team changes at Alpine.
Rumored changes within the Alpine F1 team could be paving the way for former driver Nikita Mazepin to make a comeback to the sport, as reported by PlanetF1.Mazepin, whose Formula 1 career came to an abrupt end in 2022 following the repercussions of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is now linked to a potential comeback. Speculation intensified with news that his father, Dmitry Mazepin, is rumored to be involved as an investor with Hitech Grand Prix.
Simultaneously, Hitech's ambitions to cement its place in Formula 1 have not waned. Despite previous rejections from the FIA for an independent team entry, integrating with an established team like Alpine might offer a viable pathway. This strategy appears to be backed by significant capital injections from personalities such as Kazakh billionaire Vladimir Kim, along with Dmitry Mazepin's involvement.Mazepin's potential re-entry into Formula 1 is not without its hurdles.
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