Former Formula 1 driver and winner of the Silk Way rally raid Nikita Mazepin commented on on the decision of the European Court to lift EU sanctions against him, noting that the legal procedure in this direction has not yet been completed.
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 emphasizes that the sole family connection with his father Dmitry Mazepin is not enough for sanctions to apply to the athlete.
“I am very satisfied with today’s decision and grateful to the European Court for the fair examination of my case. “I understand that the legal process of lifting sanctions is not yet complete, but it is certainly an important step for me,” Mazepin told .
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. His inclusion on this list was based on his ties to his father, Russian businessman Dmitry Mazepin.
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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