Former Haas driver Nikita Mazepin On the air of the show “There is a subject” on , he answered a question about the possibility of a return to Formula 1.
On Wednesday, March 20, it became known that the European Court of General Jurisdiction had decided to cancel the EU sanctions imposed on the Russian racing driver. The resolution notes that a family connection with his father Dmitry Mazepin is not enough for sanctions to apply to the athlete.
– What’s the next step ? Have you had contact with potential employers? When will we see you again with your car?
“Unfortunately, the issue is very opaque. Unfortunately, if you look at the statistics, it takes up to 8 months from the time you win your case in the EU to the time the EU actually starts enforcing it. I can only hope for rapid execution of court decisions. And I will be able to discuss substance with the teams. Today the conversation ends with the fact that even if the court issues (a verdict), the EU does not implement it. This happened last year with a visa. There is such a risk. There is also a risk of appeal. It can be submitted after a maximum period of two months and 10 days. I hope that doesn’t happen.
I’m in good shape now, I’m the same weight as before. I hope and I really believe that my return to F1 is possible and much more likely than two weeks ago,” Mazepin said on .
In March 2022, Nikita Mazepin was included in the list of persons subject to restrictive measures adopted by the EU in connection with the situation in Ukraine. This notably led to the freezing of its funds and a ban on entry into the territory of member states.
Mazepin competed for the American Haas team in Formula 1 in the 2021 season and took 21st place in the final standings. In March 2022, it was announced that the team was ending its cooperation with him. In early spring 2023, the European Court ruled that Mazepin had the right to enter the EU to participate in races, Grands Prix, training and testing.
Source : MatchTV
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