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The Haas Formula 1 team thanks Nikita Mazepin for his generous festive gesture


The Haas Formula 1 team thanks Nikita Mazepin for his generous festive gesture

After a pointless season in 2021, the Haas team got some Christmas cheer – everyone takes possession of a gift basket sent by Nikita Mazepin.

Good news was in short supply for Haas during the campaign that had just ended, as they were constantly at the bottom of the field and never really looked like opening their Drivers and Constructors’ Championship accounts.

Mick Schumacher’s 12th place in Hungary was as good as it could get, while his rookie colleague Mazepin achieved the highest rank 14 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix – where he annoyed his German colleague with aggressive defense in the fight for the line.

Mazepin spoke of some of the team members who went to new fields during the season, and to try to keep the most valuable employees from stocking up on sticks, the team has launched a loyalty program for next year – if they are hoping to be back in midfield due to of the new rules of sport.

In addition, everyone who works at the Haas bases in the USA, England and Italy has received a Christmas basket from Mazepin.

Thank you @nikita_mazepin for arranging a Christmas basket for every employee in all of our offices
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# HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/JSPFH1cbH2

– Haas F1-Team (@ HaasF1Team) December 19, 2021

Whether it includes a throw blanket with the 22-year-old’s face, an item available for sale on select websites, or a Nikita Maze spin t-shirt celebrating his inclination for off-track moments is unconfirmed .

But it looks a very nice touch and you never know, maybe there is some vodka and caviar with it.

Mazepin himself is recovering after testing positive for COVID-19, which forced him to miss the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the end of the season as his result was returned on the morning of the race.

The Moscow-born driver was originally reported to be asymptomatic, although it was later described as a “mild” illness.