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Mazepin has EU sanctions lifted after court ruling
The European Union ruled on Wednesday that ex-Haas F1 racer Nikita Mazepin should no longer be subjected to sanctions in connection to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The decision followed his termination from Haas before the 2022 season due to the invasion. Previous measures included asset freezes and travel bans against Mazepin and his father Dmitry. Despite his return to racing in the Asian Le Mans Series, Mazepin had consistently sought removal from global sanction lists without success. The EU altered its position, stating there was insufficient evidence to link Mazepin to his father’s activities beyond family ties. While the move is likely to have minimal impact on his Formula 1 prospects, Mazepin welcomed the ruling as a significant step forward.
