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The Haas Formula 1 team is under pressure to make a payment to former sponsor Uralkali or its equipment will be seized at the Dutch GP and its participation in next week’s Italian GP will be in doubt
The Haas Formula 1 team is facing pressure to settle a payment to former sponsor Uralkali to avoid seizure of its equipment at the Dutch Grand Prix and uncertainties about its participation in the upcoming Italian Grand Prix. Uralkali, associated with Haas through former driver Nikita Mazepin’s family, sponsored the team in 2021 before terminating the agreement following Russia’s actions in Ukraine. A Swiss arbitral tribunal ruled in favor of Uralkali’s claim for repayment from Haas, leading to a situation where the team is working to meet the payment amidst international sanctions. Despite concerns, Haas secured its participation in the Dutch GP, but must resolve the payment issue to ensure its assets, including cars, can travel to the Italian GP at Monza. Haas is optimistic about resolving the matter promptly to avoid any significant impact on its racing activities.
