The only Russian driver in Formula One racing has been dumped by his North Carolina-based team over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Kannapolis, N.C.-based Haas F1 has “immediately terminated” its contract with rookie driver Nikita Mazepin and title sponsor Uralkali, a Russia-based producer of potash, the mined ore that’s used primarily in fertilizers.
“As with the rest of the Formula 1 community, the team is shocked and saddened by the invasion of Ukraine and wishes for a swift and peaceful end to the conflict,” Haas 1 said on Twitter early Saturday.
