Nikita Mazepin has issued a scathing response to being released by his Haas F1 team with immediate effect.
Russian driver Mazepin, 23, debuted for the team last year but endured a difficult campaign, failing to notch any points in the first 21 races before missing the season finale in Abu Dhabi having tested positive for Covid-19.
However, he was set to partner Mick Schumacher again this time around when, on February 24, his country launched their invasion of Ukraine.