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The Independent UK
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Nikita Mazepin defended by Haas after Jeremy Clarkson’s X-rated insult

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Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has backed Nikita Mazepin after the Russian driver was abused by Jeremy Clarkson on Twitter over his stance on the Russian Grand Prix.

The race, due to be held in Sochi on 25 September, has since been cancelled following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and F1 are set to hold further meetings to discuss the crisis.

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