
The drama in the build-up to the 2022 Formula 1 season continues with Haas’ Russian driver the focus after a compelling week of testing in Barcelona ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix later this month. Amid the conflict in Ukraine, the Russian driver’s future was in doubt after IOC guidance to not permit athletes from Russia or Belarus to compete. But despite the FIA providing the green light for Nikita Mazpin to continue racing, under a neutral flag admittedly, Mazepin could find himself out of a seat as the team continue to discuss whether to procede with the son of Dmitry Mazepin, who is the owner of their main sponsor Uralkali.