Former Haas F1 driver Nikita Mazepin has overturned European Union sanctions imposed on him
The EU had imposed sanctions against the Russian driver due to his association with his father, Dmitry, who it insisted was “a member of the closest circle” of Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president.Nikita Mazepin was sacked by F1 team Haas, who he was driving for at the time, as a result, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.A General Court, on Wednesday March 20, ruled that the criteria of association must go beyond a family link. This is no longer the case for Mazepin after his F1 career ended.
"I am hugely encouraged by today's ruling and grateful to the European Court for a fair trial of my case," a statement from Mazepin to Mazepin’s representative did not reply when asked by Reuters if this latest development would allow him to pursue a return to Formula 1.Mazepin drove in the 2021 F1 season for Haas.
He started 22 grands prix and finished 21st in the F1 standings. He was then sacked ahead of the 2022 season.Carlos Sainz “expected” to return to F1 action in Australian Grand Prix
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