The team-mate relationship between the two Haas drivers Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher has gone through a difficult phase. Both have problems when they race against each other. Most notably, when the latter got mad at the Russian for defending his position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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However, Mazepin believes Schumacher did the same with his dangerous overtaking maneuver in Monte Carlo. He feels constantly attacked and at a disadvantage compared to his German team-mate.
Nikita Mazepin thinks Schumacher Jr. should take the handout
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Mazepin believes his defense against Schumacher in Baku was nothing more than a duel and believes the latter should receive the same criticism for overtaking in Monaco at the hairpin of the track.
Mazepin said at the Styrian GP, quoted by Speedweek: “Those who hand out must be able to take it. It hasn’t crashed yet, and I don’t think so either.
“Like he said, everyone does their thing, they’ll keep doing their thing and I’ll do mine.” (Translated with Google translator)
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The Russian is hoping for a better race in Austria
The Haas driver’s first season in Formula 1 wasn’t the nicest. He has been outside the top 10 in every race so far and couldn’t score a single point. At the recent French GP, Mazepin finished in twentieth and last.
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Formula 1 F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – April 17, 2021 Haas’ Nikita Mazepin during practice REUTERS / Jennifer Lorenzini
Mazepin therefore hopes that the upcoming double victory in Austria will do a little better than other races so far.
What are your predictions for the rookie driver preparing for his first race at the Red Bull Ring in an F1 car? Will he find the pace or will he chase the pack of drivers again? Let us know in the comments below.
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