Mazepin used to be getting ready to compete in his 2nd season in F1 having raced for Haas right through 2021.
“Haas F1 Crew has elected to terminate, with quick impact, the name partnership of Uralkali, and the driving force contract of Nikita Mazepin,” the group stated in a observation.
“As with the remainder of the Formulation 1 neighborhood, the group is surprised and saddened via the invasion of Ukraine and desires for a swift and non violent finish to the battle.”
A alternative driving force is predicted to be named subsequent week.
In a observation on social media, Mazepin stated he’s “upset” with the verdict, including: “Whilst I perceive the difficulties, the ruling from FIA (motorsport governing frame) plus my ongoing willingness to simply accept the stipulations proposed so as to proceed have been totally overlooked and no procedure used to be adopted on this unilateral step.
“To those that have attempted to grasp, my everlasting thank you. I’ve valuable my time in F1 and really hope we will be able to all be in combination once more in higher instances. I can have extra to mention within the coming days.”
CNN has reached out to the Haas group for remark relating to Mazepin’s observation.
On Tuesday, the FIA stated Russian and Belarusian drivers would possibly proceed to race, however best in a “impartial capability” and with out showing any Russian or Belarusian nationwide symbols, colours or flags on their uniform, apparatus and automobile “till additional understand.”
This ruling additionally extends to particular person competition and officers.
On Thursday, F1 terminated its contract with the Russian Grand Prix promoter, that means Russia will now not level long term races.
The 2022 season begins on March 20 in Bahrain.
