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Team The Haas F1 team ratified the Russian pilot on Wednesday Nikita Mazepin as a partner of the German Mick Schumacher, The 2021 F1 World Cup, despite the controversy that arose a few weeks ago when a video was published in which he appeared touching a woman with his finger, an issue that has already been addressed “internally”.
“The Haas F1 team wants to reaffirm this Nikita mazepin and Mick Schumacher will train their drivers for the 202 World Formula 1 Championship. Regarding the team’s previous statement on the actions Nikita Mazepin (December 9), the issue has been addressed internally and no further comments will be made, “the US team said in a statement on its social networks.
Mazepin starred in a controversial video in which he could be seen riding as a co-pilot in a Porsche and how, without stopping recording with his mobile phone, he returns and he gropes a woman’s cleavage sitting in the back seat.
The video has been deleted by Mazepin, but many users have downloaded it and its content is easily accessible on the internet, This provoked a reaction from Haas, who a week earlier had announced the signing of the 21-year-old with a multi-year contract.
“Haas F1 Team does not tolerate his behavior Nikita mazepin in the video recently posted on their social networks. Also, the fact that the video was posted on social networks is also creepy The Haas F1 team. The problem is being treated internally and no further comments will be made at this time, “the team said at the time.
After this reprimand, Mazepin used his social networks to apologize, both for his “inappropriate behavior” and for coming to light “on social networks.” “I am sorry for the crime I caused and for the embarrassment I caused to the Haas F1 team. I have to meet higher standards as an F-1 driver and I am aware that I have disappointed many people myself. I promise “I’ll learn from that,” he said on his Twitter account.