
Nikita Mazepin has made headlines many times for the wrong reasons. Whether because of his off-track antics or the annoyance of other drivers, the Russian rookie has had his share of misfortune.
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Unfortunately, according to his father, Dmitry Mazepin, a new problem has emerged for the young F1 driver. Apparently the driver is under pressure from the Russian military.
Mazepin Sr. spoke about the problem at the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg. He said the Russian military wanted the 22-year-old to do his one-year compulsory military service.
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Unfortunately, the Haas F1 driver cannot step down as it is mandatory for all men over the age of 18.
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“Nikita has 23 races to run this year and they tell him to join the army. You have to go to training camp, ”said Dmitry Mazepin.
“He said to me, ‘Dad, what should I do? I have a race every two weeks. Nobody wants to listen. But it’s not just about Nikita Mazepin, but about everyone else who is in the same situation. “
The Haas F1 driver isn’t the only one who has had to do military service
There are several countries in the world that have introduced compulsory military service. Russia is just one of them, along with South Korea, Switzerland, Finland, Austria and many more.
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Formula 1 F1 – Formula 1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – June 3, 2021 Haas’ Nikita Mazepin before the REUTERS / Anton Vaganov Grand Prix
F1 veteran Kimi Raikkonen can empathize for going through the same thing in his early racing days. The former corporal served 6 months in the army and his compatriot Valtteri Bottas was a Lance Corporal.
Whether Nikita Mazepin gets to finish the season or give up halfway is a whole different story. One thing is certain, the youngster will not be able to retire from service in the Bundeswehr.
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