Nikita Mazepin is known for posting strange messages on his social media. This also happened on Tuesday following the announcement of George Russell at Mercedes and the renewal of Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tusnoda at AlphaTauri. The Russian posted a rather cryptic message.
On Instagram, Mazepin placed a black square with just the text ‘# NM99;)’. The NM seems to be referring to his own name, the number 99 is the starting number of Antonio Giovinazzi in Formula 1. The Haas driver seems to indicate a departure from Antonio Giovinazzi so that Mazepin can take over the number of the Italian.
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Whatever Mazepin means by this, it is a remarkable message. Should Giovinazzi actually leave Formula 1, Mazepin cannot simply start with starting number 99. According to FIA rules, a start number may only be used if the driver has not been in Formula 1 for at least two years.
Rumors that Giovinazzi will be forced to leave Alfa Romeo next season have been circulating for some time, but the team has yet to confirm who will drive alongside Valtteri Bottas in 2022.
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