NIKITA MAZEPIN and his father Dmitry have been hit by EU sanctions on Russian oligarchs within the wake of the nation’s invasion of Ukraine.
Dmitry reportedly met with Russian president Vladimir Putin on February 24 to “Discuss the impact of the course of action in the wake of Western sanction.”
Nikita was sacked by F1 crew Haas final week together with his father having shut ties to Putin.
And now the EU have introduced sanctions on various Russian oligarchs within the wake of the continued conflict in Ukraine.
An EU statement stated: “Mazepin, together with different 36 enterprise individuals, met with President Vladimir Putin and different members of the Russian authorities to debate the impression of the plan of action within the wake of Western sanctions.
“The fact that he was invited to attend this meeting shows that he is a member of the closest circle of Vladimir Putin and that he is supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine.”
Dmitry’s assembly with Putin got here on the identical day F1 crew Haas eliminated Russian sponsor Uralkali and ditched their Russian impressed livery from their automobiles at pre-season testing in Barcelona.
Uralkali is a Russian chemical firm, owned by Dmitry.
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Since then they’ve introduced Nikita would now not be racing for them, and likewise confirmed they might be ending their partnership with Uralkali.
And now Kevin Magnussen has rejoined the crew as a alternative for the axed Nikita.
The Dane, beforehand raced for Haas between 2017 and 2020 earlier than being changed.
But the 29-year-old has been drafted in and can participate within the second take a look at in Bahrain this weekend forward of the primary race of the season on March twentieth.
Team Principal Guenther Steiner stated: “I’m delighted to welcome Kevin Magnussen again to Haas F1 Team.
“When looking for a driver who could bring value to the team, not to mention a wealth of Formula One experience, Kevin was a straightforward decision for us.”
He added: “Kevin was a key element in our earlier successes – not least after we each scored our greatest finishes in Formula One again in 2018.
“He continued to point out final yr that he’s an elite race automobile driver including wins and podiums to his resume.
“As a veteran presence in both the garage and the engineering room, he’ll provide a solid benchmark for us with the on-going development of the VF-22. We’re all looking forward to welcoming Kevin back this week in Bahrain.”
Magnussen, who has additionally had stints at McLaren and Renault, was poised to proceed to racing within the USA.
He stated: “I used to be very shocked however equally very excited to obtain the decision from Haas F1 Team.
“I was looking in a different direction regarding my commitments for 2022 but the opportunity to return to compete in Formula One, and with a team I know extremely well, was simply too appealing.”
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