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The candidates who could replace Nikita Mazepin at Haas

The candidates who could replace Nikita Mazepin at Haas

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Nate Saunders

CloseF1 Associate Editor• Previously worked in rugby union and British Superbikes
• History graduate from Reading University
• Joined ESPNF1 in February 2014

Laurence Edmondson

CloseF1 Editor• Joined ESPN in 2009
• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011

The Formula One future of Nikita Mazepin is in doubt as American team Haas weighs up the possibility of cutting ties with the Russian driver and the sponsorship he brings with his father’s company Uralkali ahead of the new season.

Following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine last week, the team removed Uralkali branding from its car and motorhome at the final day of the first preseason test and said it would consider the future of the deal this week. However, Haas could have its decision on Mazepin made for it if the FIA follows the recommendation of the International Olympic Committee to ban Russian athletes from competing in international sporting events.

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