F1 and FIA back Haas stance on 'abhorrent' Mazepin video

Mazepin, who was announced last week as a Haas driver for 2021 was condemned by F1 and the governing FIA on Thursday for posting an obscene video on social media.

Published : Dec 10, 2020 17:51 IST

The images, on Instagram, were deleted and the 21-year-old Mazepin has apologised for what Haas called "abhorrent" behaviour.
The images, on Instagram, were deleted and the 21-year-old Mazepin has apologised for what Haas called "abhorrent" behaviour.
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The images, on Instagram, were deleted and the 21-year-old Mazepin has apologised for what Haas called "abhorrent" behaviour.

Formula One and the governing FIA joined the Haas team on Thursday in condemning newly signed Russian driver Nikita Mazepin for posting a video on social media of a young woman being groped in a car.

The images, on Instagram , were deleted and the 21-year-old driver has apologised for what Haas called "abhorrent" behaviour.

"We strongly support the Haas F1 team in its response to the recent inappropriate actions of its driver," a joint F1 and FIA statement said.

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"Mazepin has issued a public apology for his poor conduct and this matter will continue to be dealt with internally by the Haas F1 team. The ethical principles and diverse and inclusive culture of our sport are of the utmost importance to the FIA and Formula One."

The incident occurred after two races in Bahrain and before Formula One's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit this weekend.

Liberty Media-owned Formula One is expanding in the Middle East, with a night race in Saudi Arabia scheduled for 2021.

Mazepin was announced last week as a Haas driver for 2021 along with Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher.

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