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Doping sanctions for Mazepin unfair - Petrov
Vitaly Petrov has slammed the decision that will prevent F1 rookie Nikita Mazepin from racing under the Russian flag in 2021.Feb 8, 06:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F11%2Fgunther-steiner.jpg "Gunther Steiner pictured on February 19, 2020")
Haas will not develop 2021 car
Team boss Gunther Steiner says Haas will not develop its 2021 car.Feb 5, 06:20
F1 drivers to meet over Mazepin controversy
Formula 1 will meet with the 20 drivers when the season gets up and running in Bahrain, to discuss the importance of them being "positive ambassadors" for the sport.Feb 5, 06:19
Mazepin may not race in F1 under Russian flag
Nikita Mazepin may not be able to race under the Russian flag in Formula 1 this year.Jan 29, 06:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F41%2Fmick-schumacher.JPG "Mick Schumacher pictured ahead of the Eifel Grand Prix on October 9, 2020")
Haas must keep teammate friction 'under control'
Mick Schumacher may struggle in 2021 as he makes his Formula 1 debut for Haas.Jan 25, 06:02
Mazepin ready for more 'hate' in Formula 1
Nikita Mazepin thinks he is receiving more "hate" than any other Russian driver who came before him in Formula 1.Jan 18, 05:53
Stop kicking Mazepin 'in the face' - Steiner
Gunther Steiner has moved to end the controversy surrounding new Haas recruit Nikita Mazepin by suggesting kicking the Russian "in the face" is "not right".Jan 14, 06:01
Steiner sure Haas pairing won't get 'out of hand'
Gunther Steiner is not worried that Haas' new all-rookie driver lineup will descend into a personal spat.Jan 8, 05:58
Mazepin 'not friends' with teammate Schumacher
Nikita Mazepin has kicked off his relationship with new Haas teammate Mick Schumacher by insisting the rookies are "not friends".Jan 7, 05:59
Rookie Mazepin 'unbothered' by criticism
Haas is not bowing to social pressure to oust 2021 recruit Nikita Mazepin.Jan 6, 06:05
Haas remain committed to Nikita Mazepin
The Russian had also apologised for his 'inappropriate behaviour'.Dec 23, 14:29
Mazepin affair 'nothing to do with me' - Schumacher
Mick Schumacher says the controversy surrounding his 2021 Haas teammate is "nothing to do with me".Dec 22, 06:10
Steiner says he can 'control' Mazepin
Gunther Steiner thinks he can get 2021 Haas recruit Nikita Mazepin "under control".Dec 15, 07:59
Nyck de Vries defends Mazepin amid 'reputation'
Nyck de Vries, a works Mercedes driver in Formula E, has defended 2021 Formula 1 rookie Nikita Mazepin.Dec 12, 05:33
No early Haas debut for Schumacher due to 'pressure'
Promoting Mick Schumacher to the race cockpit this weekend in Abu Dhabi would have put "too much pressure" on the new Formula 2 champion.Dec 11, 05:54
Russians defend Mazepin amid 'groping' scandal
A prominent Russian motor racing official has defended 2021 Haas rookie Nikita Mazepin amid a scandal accusing the 21-year-old driver of 'groping' a friend.Dec 10, 05:56
Haas condemn Nikita Mazepin over "abhorrent" video
The 21-year-old has also apologised for his 'inappropriate behaviour'.Dec 9, 11:30
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Mazepin mistakes 'must not occur in F1' - Steiner
Nikita Mazepin "must not" carry over to his F1 debut next year some of the "mistakes" he has been making in Formula 2.Dec 9, 06:12
Mazepin 'not offended' by pay-driver jibe
Nikita Mazepin insists he is "not offended" that he is often regarded as just another pay-driver in Formula 1.Dec 5, 05:26
Haas not worried about Mazepin's super licence
Haas boss Gunther Steiner says he is not worried that he has signed up a driver for 2021 who does not currently have a Formula 1 super licence.Dec 4, 06:10
Haas admits Mazepin's father could sponsor team
Gunther Steiner has defended his decision to sign Nikita Mazepin for 2021 and beyond - and denied that the Russian's father Dmitry is buying the small American team.Dec 2, 06:02
Nikita Mazepin signs for Haas on multi-year deal from 2021
The Moscow-born 21-year-old says he appreciates the trust being placed in him by the American marque.Dec 1, 08:58
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No F1 debut for Callum Ilott in 2021
Callum Ilott has counted himself out of the running for a Formula 1 debut in 2021.Dec 1, 05:58
Schumacher wanted Raikkonen as first F1 teammate
Mick Schumacher has hinted at disappointment that he will not make his Formula 1 debut next year at Alfa Romeo.Nov 28, 06:00
Haas to announce Schumacher deal 'soon'
Haas will announce its new drivers for 2021 "soon", according to team boss Gunther Steiner.Nov 27, 06:01
Haas to confirm test, race seat for Schumacher
Mick Schumacher is being lined up to get a taste of life at the Haas team, according to Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport.Nov 23, 05:56
Nikita Mazepin denies being arrested
Likely 2021 F1 rookie Nikita Mazepin has denied rumours that he was arrested in Abu Dhabi for breaking a coronavirus quarantine.Nov 15, 06:00
Haas getting closer to signing 2021 drivers
Gunther Steiner says Haas is getting closer to announcing its driver lineup for 2021.Nov 13, 06:06
Rookie lineup a 'mammoth task' for Haas - Schumacher
Gunther Steiner has admitted that running an all-rookie driver lineup next year is "a risk".Nov 10, 06:00
Steiner wants Haas to keep racing for 20 years
Gunther Steiner wants the Haas team to keep racing long after his retirement.Nov 9, 06:13
Steiner admits contact with Hulkenberg
Gunther Steiner has revealed that he was recently in contact with Nico Hulkenberg.Nov 6, 05:58
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No room in F1 for entire Ferrari rookie trio - Binotto
Only one of the trio of top Ferrari 'academy' rookies will make it into Formula 1 next year.Oct 31, 07:07
Schumacher at Haas would be 'an honour' - Steiner
Signing Mick Schumacher for 2021 would be "an honour", Haas boss Gunther Steiner has admitted.Oct 31, 07:03
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Magnussen admits Red Bull seat 'not likely'
Haas' current F1 drivers do not sound keen on the idea of remaining in Formula 1 next year by becoming reserve drivers.Oct 31, 06:59
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Toto Wolff defends F1's 'pay drivers'
Toto Wolff has defended some of F1's so-called 'pay drivers', insisting their disparaging image is unfair.Oct 28, 06:33
Atmosphere 'relaxed' after Haas news - Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen says he has no hard feelings after being told he is not needed by the Haas team for 2021.Oct 26, 06:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F11%2Fromain-grosjean.jpg "Romain Grosjean pictured on February 19, 2020")
Haas to sign 'two paying drivers' - Grosjean
Haas needs "two paying drivers" to replace both Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean for 2021.Oct 24, 05:58
Haas 'needs money more than talent' - Jan Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen's father says the Haas team "obviously needs money more than talent".Oct 23, 06:02
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2021 driver 'silly season' explodes in Portugal
With Haas clearing the decks for 2021, the 'silly season' has exploded at the scene of Sunday's Portuguese GP.Oct 23, 06:02
Haas to announce two new 2021 drivers in Portugal
Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean have now been told they will not be re-signed by Haas for the 2021 season.Oct 21, 06:01
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