RUSSIAN F1 driver Nikita Mazepin is fighting for his position in the sport.
The Haas driver’s future ‘needs to be resolved’, according to team principal Guenther Steiner.
Mazepin faces an uncertain future in F1
Steiner admitted: “It needs to be resolved. Not everything depends on us here, with what is happening, there are governments involved.
“We need to see how the situation develops in Ukraine.”
American team Haas dropped their Russian title-sponsor Uralkali for the final day of testing in Barcelona.
They tore the company’s logo off their motorhomes and trucks while also ditching their Russian-flag inspired livery for an all-white car.
Uralkali is a Russian chemical company which is owned by Dmitry Mazepin, the father of Nikita.
Dimitry met with Putin last month to discuss matters regarding Uralkali.
Haas have stripped their Russian sponsors and colours from their car at F1 testing in Barcelona
F1 today announced the decision to strip Russia from holding the Sochi Grand Prix due to the ongoing invasion in Ukraine.
Chiefs said it’s ‘impossible’ to race in Russia after the state’s actions in recent days.
But they did not fully close the door on Russia, hinting the race could go ahead if circumstances change.
The race was set to take place at the Sochi Autodrom on September 25.
An official F1 statement read: The FIA Formula 1 World Championship visits countries all over the world with a positive vision to unite people, bringing nations together.
“We are watching the developments in Ukraine with sadness and shock and hope for a swift and peaceful resolution to the present situation.
“On Thursday evening Formula 1, the FIA, and the teams discussed the position of our sport, and the conclusion is, including the view of all relevant stakeholders, that it is impossible to hold the Russian Grand Prix in the current circumstances.”
