From the first announcement that he was going to leave Haas in 2021, Nikita Mazepin faced serious backlash. Even in the early races, his weaknesses were quickly ridiculed on the track and memes flooded the internet. Mazepin has tended to go off the track. As a result, it was hailed as “Mazespin”.
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Recently, Haas team boss, Guenther SteinerHe played a trick on the 21-year-old and made him spin a spinning top. “Now you can turn it instead of turning the car. “ Günther explained, when Mazepin tried Mazespin 2.0.
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Because of this little joke, the internet seems to be changing your perception of the young Russian. His reception of the little gift with laughter has enabled people to see beyond the “spoiled rich child” persona attached to him. However, his latest post could help him start a new chapter with F1 fans.
Why don’t people like Nikita Mazepin?
Mazepin has had a difficult rookie season so far, with people not being as enthusiastic as other drivers. With the son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher, Mick, as a teammate, it is certainly difficult to be the unpopular.
When the news came of his seat at Haas, many did not fully appreciate the decision. It refused the seat to fan favorite Callum Ilott, who is now a substitute driver for Alpha Romeo and Ferrari. Ilott and Mazepin have shared a rivalry since their days in F3 when Mazepin punched Ilott in the face. This didn’t go down well with fans and laid the foundation for Mazepin’s reputation today.
Formula 1 F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – April 15, 2021 Haas’ Nikita Mazepin in the FIA press conference FIA / Handout about REUTERS
It’s no secret that Steiner brought the Russians with him because of the financial benefits that came with it. Since Haas has struggled to assert itself over the past few seasons, this only seems like a sensible decision. Few, however, appreciated the idea that finance plays a bigger role than talent.
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Mazepin’s stormy rookie season needed clarification. Günther tried to bring some sunshine to Mazepin’s public image and was fortunately received with open arms on the Internet. “… Social media can be good and bad for you. It was a team idea to do this to him, and then we did it. “
Steiner added: “There’s a happy Nikita Mazepin too, you know. They all think he’s an unhappy kid, he’s that wretched young man, but he’s got a good sense of humor.”
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