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Internet reacts: 'Mazepin leaves F1 with more spins than race starts'
Haas has officially terminated the contract with driver Nikita Mazepin and title sponsor Uralkali. The 23-year-old driver will have to leave the sport after just one season with the team.
Mazepin's future became uncertain after Russia invaded Ukraine whilst the test days in Barcelona were taking place. Haas immediately removed the logo and colours of Russian sponsor Uralkali. Formula One has torn up its contract with the Russian Grand Prix, and several countries are banning Russian and Belarusian drivers. Who will replace Mazepin will be announced by the team early next week, but the internet is reacting in full to the Russian's departure.
Internet reactions to Mazepin's departure
The right decision. Don’t underestimate the ramifications for Haas because they are huge. Financially, they have a massive hole to fill. Competitively, there are some exciting driver options available. Their next steps will be crucial. Wishing the team luck. https://t.co/ckUBB6XVO6
— Will Buxton (@wbuxtonofficial) March 5, 2022
Official: Nikita Mazepin leaves Formula 1 with more spins (22) than race starts (21).
— Battery Voltas (@BatteryVoltas) March 5, 2022
welp
— Did Mazepin Spin? (@DidMazepinSpin) March 5, 2022
And then I told him: HAASta la vista, baby! pic.twitter.com/8rvt6GEFxO
— Battery Voltas (@BatteryVoltas) March 5, 2022
It’s funny how DTS try to portray Mazepin on his redemption arc meanwhile he’s already sacked from his team
— auz (@purplesectorz) March 5, 2022
Man’s whole F1 career was driving for one season and finishing 21st in a 20 driver championship https://t.co/i5JLJPfRYE
— Jakubens | MV1 (@jakup1234) March 5, 2022
An expected statement but it also makes me worry about loosing a team in F1. They need sponsors. I would love to see a driver in that seat who deserves it more than anyone else but they need huge financial support. Hoping for the best for the team and the potential driver https://t.co/BsmqnjqjkV
— Fleur (@Isabellef1eur) March 5, 2022
@PiFitti Do you think what I am thinking ?!?!#F1 #HaasF1 https://t.co/dg3ubMdXsh
— Floris Wijers (@FlorisWijers) March 5, 2022
Andretti racinghttps://t.co/kR5FHwlrTz
— Tom (@tslew31) March 5, 2022
Got to give credit to this team for moving so swiftly and taking difficult decisions. Not all organizations have the spine and the agility to do what #HaasF1 have done. #F1 https://t.co/sGtZ0M0Rfy
— Shreyas B R (@brshreyastweet) March 5, 2022
The correct decision. And for those who are crying about it being unfair on Mazepin - he is an out-and-out pay driver. No money = no drive. https://t.co/axUfCHNtsO
— Gregor (@gregor_milby) March 5, 2022
Nikita mazepin left F1 with more spins than race starts
— Fin (@FinlayBrown09) March 5, 2022
