Internet reacts: 'Mazepin leaves F1 with more spins than race starts'

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11:45, 05 Mar 2022

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

Will Buxton

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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.

Pos.	Driver	Team	Points
1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	292
2	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	211
3	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	191
4	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	186
5	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	167
6	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	145
7	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	120
8	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	71
9	Liam Lawson Liam Lawson	Racing BullsRCB	59
10	Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly	AlpineALP	41
11	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	31
12	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	27
13	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	18
14	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	10
15	Nico Hulkenberg Nico Hulkenberg	AudiAUD	7
16	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	6
17	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	5
18	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	3
19	Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso	Aston MartinAST	3
20	Yuki Tsunoda Yuki Tsunoda	Racing BullsRCB	1
21	Lance Stroll Lance Stroll	Aston MartinAST	0
22	Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas	CadillacCAD	0
23	Sergio Perez Sergio Perez	CadillacCAD	0

Internet reacts: 'Mazepin leaves F1 with more spins than race starts'

Internet reactions to Mazepin's departure

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