It has long been known that Nikita Mazepin has to do his military service in Russia. Last June, Mazepin’s father complained about the military service the Russian has to do. It would be difficult to connect with his son’s Formula 1 career.
“In Russia, conscription is compulsory for anyone who is qualified for it. Then there are two options. First, that you graduate from university and serve a year, and second, with good physical training and good school grades, enough enrollment in the army. In the military department you study one day a week to become a reserve officer in the end. This training takes three years, but everything happens in the classroom. I’ve been studying in the military for two years now, so I have another year ahead of me, “Mazepin told Speedweek.com.
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The Haas driver is deepening his training alongside his F1 career. During the week of the Russian Grand Prix, the Russian had lessons: “Today I attended lectures at Moscow University, as I am currently studying for my master’s degree. Did I get special treatment because I am a Formula 1 driver? No I have not. But I had some problems with absenteeism and bad grades. But I think studying is important because sport doesn’t last forever. To be honest, the question for me was never whether to study or not. “
Mazepin to the training camp
And what about military service? Nikita continues: “The school year has just started again. After all, I’m not in the army, as I said, I’m in military service, which is where I have to finish this year. I’m looking forward to my time in the Balashikha training camp and then I’ll be living in the barracks for another month. “This will happen at a time when Mazepin is not in the racing car.
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