Motorsport UK banned all Russian and Belarusian license holders from competing in motor sporting events held in the UK, including drivers as well as teams, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
see photosHaas F1 team driver Nikita Mazepin’s seat in danger amid Russian invasion
On Wednesday, after the FIA concluded that Russian and Belarusian drivers would be allowed to race in FIA competitions under a neutral ‘FIA flag’, Motorsport UK announced that licenses issued to Russia and Belarus were suspended “with immediate effect”. Huh. By targeting the nationalities of competitors, Motorsport UK has excluded the possibility of such competitors running under a neutral flag in the country. They also stated that no Russian and Belarusian licensed teams are permitted to enter competitions or take part in motor sporting events in the country, and that the team’s uniforms, equipment and cars may also have Russian or Belarusian national symbols, colors or The display of flags is banned. In motorsport UK-permitted events.
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David Richards CBE, president of Motorsport UK, said in a statement: “It is our duty to use whatever influence and advantage we can to prevent this completely unjustified invasion of Ukraine. We are proud of the motorsport community and our partners. Will encourage the world to fully accept the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee and do whatever we can to end this war.”
This means that despite the FIA’s decision, Russian Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin will no longer be able to participate in the British GP. The Russian driver’s future has already been uncertain as the Haas F1 team decided to remove all Uralkali branding and Russian colors from his car during the first F1 2022 pre-season test in Barcelona.
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Haas drives his VF22 car in a plain white livery on the final day of the first pre-season test
Uralkali – which is partly owned by Nikita’s father Dmitry Mazepin – has been the title sponsor for the Haas F1 team since last year, and the partnership between Uralkali and Haas will decide Nikita Mazepin’s employment as driver of the F1 team. I was important. However, with the Russian potash maker’s funding out of the picture, it was unlikely for Nikita Mazepin to retain his seat with the American-owned team. It has become almost inevitable for Haas to replace Mazepin with another driver, adding to the uncertainties surrounding Russian nationals at international sporting events.
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While Pietro Fittipaldi – Haas F1 team’s reserve driver – would be ready to step in for Mazepin in urgent need, Haas will also consider other options, with ex-F1 drivers Antonio Giovinazzi and Nico Hulkenberg leading the seat.
Aston Martin F1 reserve driver Nico Hulkenberg is one of the favorites for the seat.
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