January 13, 2025

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Haas F1 retains new driver Mazepin despite “abhorrent” video

The Haas Method 1 workforce claimed on Wednesday that new signing Nikita Mazepin will race up coming year right after they internally dealt with an incident where by the Russian posted and then deleted a online video clip displaying him groping a woman passenger in a car.

Earlier this thirty day period, the U.S.-based workforce condemned Mazepin for ‘abhorrent behavior’ and claimed the subject was currently being taken care of internally.

“Haas F1 Workforce would like to reaffirm that Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher will form its driver lineup for the 2021 FIA Method one Entire world Championship,” Haas claimed in a assertion on Wednesday.

“As for each the team’s earlier assertion relating to the actions of Nikita Mazepin (Dec. 9) – this subject has now been dealt with internally and no further more comment shall be designed.”

Mazepin, son of a billionaire who designed his fortune in fertilizer, experienced apologized on Twitter for his “inappropriate behaviour” and the point that the online video was posted.

The 21-calendar year-old finished the F2 year in fifth area, enough to achieve an F1 superlicense. He also stood out for accruing eleven penalty details during the year, 1 shorter of triggering a race ban.

Reporting by Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru Enhancing by Christian Radnedge