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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Tom Sunderland

Red Bull chief Helmut Marko questions Russian athlete ban as Nikita Mazepin axed

Helmut Marko has said he's open to Russian drivers participating in Formula 1 provided they oppose the actions of Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Haas driver Nikita Mazepin recently saw his contract with the manufacturer terminated and will not race in 2022 due to father Dmitry's links with Russian company Uralkali, the team's title sponsor.

Mazepin Sr. has been photographed meeting with Russian leader Putin, whose ongoing siege against Ukraine has drawn widespread criticism from across the globe.

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