The Internet discusses the 'Russian livery' on the American Haas F1 car

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09:28, 04 Mar 2021

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Haas has presented the new VF-21 for the Formula 1 season of 2021 and that has produced a talking point on social media. Many like the livery of Haas, but some

"From Russia with Love?"

With the arrival of Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher, Haas was already overcome by enough. The team threw out two experienced drivers from the team in return for two "Rookies" by 2021. However, Haas wants to ensure that the car can be improved with young talent and an accompanying bag of money.

Haas sees 2021 as a gap year, to focus all its attention on the new regulations of 2022. Part of this is the new title sponsor: Uralkali. The company that is linked to Mazepin's father provides a Russian-tinted livery, and that raises questions online. They wanted Mazepin out of F1, but whether that will still work ...?

View all reactions to the new VF-21 here

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CAS en daardoor FIA: Russische atleten mogen niet onder de eigen vlag deelnemen aan wereldkampioenschappen, zoals F1 Familie Mazepin: Geen probleem. Op het podium komt Nikita toch niet en we spuiten gewoon die hele auto in Russische kleuren (ook lekker voor Mick trouwens...) #F1

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Hello 2021 😍 #HaasF1

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Good luck this season, ԠЇҪҚ SҪҤЏԠДҪҤЭЯ. (In Russia, Car drives you)

8:23 AM · Mar 4, 2021

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A new-look for a very Russian-themed Haas in #F1 2021...

8:11 AM · Mar 4, 2021

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Pos.	Driver	Team	Points
1	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	51
2	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	47
3	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	34
4	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	33
5	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	17
6	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	15
7	Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly	AlpineALP	9
8	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	8
9	Liam Lawson Liam Lawson	Racing BullsRCB	8
10	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	4
11	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	4
12	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	3
13	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	2
14	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	2
15	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	1
16	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	0
17	Nico Hulkenberg Nico Hulkenberg	AudiAUD	0
18	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	0
19	Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas	CadillacCAD	0
20	Sergio Perez Sergio Perez	CadillacCAD	0
21	Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso	Aston MartinAST	0
22	Lance Stroll Lance Stroll	Aston MartinAST	0

The Internet discusses the 'Russian livery' on the American Haas F1 car

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"From Russia with Love?"

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