Madrid /
the team Haas F1 Team ratified this Wednesday the Russian pilot Nikita Mazepin as a companion to the German Mick Schumacher, the 2021 F1 World Championship, despite the controversy that arose a few weeks ago when a video was published in which he appeared stapling a woman, A matter he has already dealt with “internally.”
“The Haas F1 Team wants to reaffirm that Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher will form their line-up for drivers for the 202 Formula One World Championship. As for the team’s previous statement regarding the actions of Nikita Mazepin (December 9), the matter has been dealt with internally and no further comments will be made, “the US team said in a statement on its social media.
Mazepin starred in a controversial video in which he could be seen mounted as a co-pilot in a Porsche and how, while still recording with his cell phone, he turns around and staples a woman’s neckline who is sitting in the back seat.
The video was deleted by Mazepin, but many users downloaded it and its content is easily accessible on the internet, which provoked the reaction of Haas, who the previous week had announced the signing of the 21-year-old pilot with a multi-year contract.
“Haas F1 Team does not tolerate the behavior of Nikita Mazepin in the video recently posted on their social media. Also, the very fact that the video has been posted on social media is also boring for Haas F1 Team. The matter is being dealt with internally and no further comments will be made at this time, “the team said at the time.
Following this admonition, Mazepin also used his social media to apologize, both for his “inappropriate behavior” and for coming to light “on social media”. “I am sorry for the offense I have caused and for the embarrassment I have caused the Haas F1 Team. I have to adhere to higher standards as an F1 driver and I am aware that I have disappointed many people and myself. same. I promise I will learn from that, “he assured on his Twitter account.