Nikita Mazepin ‘unlikely to stay in F1’ with Haas set to axe Russian despite FIA approval

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Nikita Mazepin is expected to lose his race seat with Haas over the coming days after it was confirmed that he will not be able to participate in this year’s British Grand Prix, according to reports. The 22-year-old, who joined Haas at the start of last season, is currently facing an uncertain future in Formula One as a result of Russia’s ongoing military invasion of Ukraine.

There have been plenty of recent questions over Mazepin’s continued presence on the grid after a host of Russian athletes and teams from other sports were banned from international competition earlier this week.

It has already been confirmed by the FIA that a blanket ban on Russian drivers will not be introduced, meaning that Mazepin will not be forced out of Haas by F1’s governing body.

However, it seems as though he will eventually walk away from the sport in the near future in spite of the FIA’s ruling, according to The Times.

It is claimed that Mazepin is ‘unlikely’ to return to F1 this season after it was confirmed by Motorsport UK that Russian and Belarusian drivers and officials will not be allowed to participate in British events.

The decision means that he will be prevented from taking part in the upcoming British Grand Prix, which is set to be held at Silverstone in July.

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