Haas’ rookie driver Nikita Mazepin is having a tough first season in Formula 1, to say the least. He couldn’t get a single point this season and even struggled to stay at the very back, which often resulted in falls. After finishing P5 in the F2 championship last year, Mazepin has stated that he is not used to being behind but is learning from this strange experience.
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The Russian is hoping to improve his performance quickly and bring much-needed results to his team. Although he can’t count on leading the grid anytime soon, he can certainly try to keep up with his rookie team-mate Mick Schumacher.
Nikita Mazepin shares his strange learning experience in Formula 1
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As quoted by GPFans, Mazepin said, “To be honest, it’s a little weird. I’m a racing driver and have always fought for top positions in my racing career, be it in karting or in the junior categories.
“Having a positive weekend and qualifying in 19th place is still new to me, but at the same time this year has always been difficult and I think we have to stay humble and remember what our maximum is.”
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
“Our maximum [in Monaco] was to stay on track and improve the lap time from FP3 and I did both. No relief, but definitely a contribution to maintaining the positive lead until 2022, ”concluded the Haas pilot.
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In his previous race at the Monaco Grand Prix, Mazepin didn’t have the best weekend. He qualified for 19th place and finished the race in 17th. So Mazepin is hoping that as he speeds through the streets of Baku, he can achieve a better result.
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The 22-year-old hopes to get the most out of the lackluster Haas car and score his first points of the season. The Russian has a tough time on the grid in his debut season but he can learn from his mistakes and get better as the season progresses.
Formula 1 F1 – Portuguese Grand Prix – Algarve International Circuit – Portimao, Portugal – May 1, 2021 Mick Schumacher von Haas in action during the REUTERS / Juan Medina qualifying
Will the rookie driver be able to learn from and improve on lessons from his previous races, or will he keep fighting in his first year in the premier class of motorsport? Time will tell, but what do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
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