Nikita Mazepin has had a turbulent debut season in Formula 1 so far. The 22-year-old, who was on the road for Haas, has been criticized for various incidents this season. In addition, many talk about how his father Dmitry plays a huge role as the main sponsor of Haas.
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According to his son Nikita, the Russian oligarch could buy an F1 team in the future. However, the 22-year-old driver admitted that he would remain loyal to Haas.
Nikita Mazepin reveals the possibility that his father will buy another team
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Dmitry Mazepin has a majority stake in Uralchem, which has signed a sponsorship deal with Haas starting this season. This means that his son Nikita gets into the sport with great financial support, which could help a team change its fate.
In fact, their sponsorship means Haas will be racing as the Uralkali Haas F1 team this year. In addition, they have announced Mazepin and his team-mate Mick Schumacher as their drivers for the next year ahead of the Russian Grand Prix weekend, the 22-year-old’s home race.
While the Moscow-born driver admitted his father could buy an F1 team, he admitted his loyalty remains with Haas. He said, “Buying a team would be an interesting option for my father. Everything he touched turned to gold.
“But I am very loyal to Haas. So if he bought a team it would be curious to see how it goes and we hope we can beat it. I wouldn’t rule out leaving Haas to join a possible new team, now I’m on a stable tenth out of ten in the constructors’ championship. But I repeat, I am loyal and want to be successful with Haas. ”(Quotes translated by Google)
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Mazepin: The team sees me as an asset
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The Russian driver went on to mention that the team sees him as an important part of the establishment. However, he also believed it helped Uralchem to put a driver of the same nationality on the team who viewed Formula 1 as a business opportunity.
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 19, 2021 Haas’ Nikita Mazepin during a press conference in front of the Monaco Grand Prix Pool via REUTERS / Sebastien Nogier
“I have a place in Formula 1 because I’m a driver and the team sees me as an asset,” said the 22-year-old. “The Uralchem sponsorship is there because the company sees Formula 1 as an opportunity for new business. Of course, as the only Russian driver, a Russian company would like to invest in a team in which a compatriot competes. “
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Haas have struggled this season, which is underscored by the fact that they haven’t scored their first points yet. With seven races to go, they hope that 2022 will bring them more luck.
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