- American-owned team also cuts ties with sponsors Uralkali
- Driver’s father is associate of Russian president Vladimir Putin
The Russian Formula One driver Nikita Mazepin has been sacked by Haas with immediate effect. Mazepin’s contract has been terminated by the American-owned team following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
His father, the oligarch Dmitry Mazepin, is a part-owner of Haas’ title sponsor, Uralkali, and an associate of Russian president Vladimir Putin. Haas confirmed its partnership with Uralkali has also been terminated.