The Haas F1 team confirmed that Nikita Mazepin has signed a multi-year contract with the American team and will make his Formula 1 debut in 2021.
Günther Steiner, Team Leader: “I am delighted that Nikita Mazepin will play for Haas F1 next season. Nikita has confirmed his Formula 2 abilities this year with victories and podium finishes in his second season in the series.
He became a mature racer, having passed several youth categories, including in 2018 he became the vice-champion of GP3, and, of course, he also spent two previous seasons in Formula 2. I will follow with interest what Nikita will achieve in Formula 1, we are ready to give him the opportunity to compete in motorsport at the highest level.
Since next year’s season is a record number of races, he will have many opportunities to explore Formula 1 in every detail. “
Nikita Mazepin: “Becoming a Formula 1 driver is my lifelong dream and now it will come true. I appreciate the trust that Gene Haas, Gunther Steiner and the entire team have shown me. They give the young rider an opportunity, and I am grateful to them for that.
I am looking forward to the beginning of our cooperation both on the track and beyond, and, of course, now I intend to continue to demonstrate my ability in Formula 2 to confidently end the season.
The Haas F1 looks forward to the feedback I will provide to help improve the car in 2021 and beyond. I am ready to take on this responsibility, and I want to get to work as soon as possible. “
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