Russian Grand Prix

Mazepin confident Russian GP will go ahead

Sam Hall Wednesday 23 February 2022 15:22 Updated: 19:10

Nikita Mazepin is confident the Russian Grand Prix will take place as planned despite sanctions against the country being introduced by numerous NATO allies.

F1 is due to race in Sochi on September 25 but the ongoing crisis on the Ukrainian border has cast the event into doubt., with Russian President Vladimir Putin recognising the independence of Luhansk and Donetsk.

UEFA has already confirmed it is "monitoring the situation" with regard to the Champions League final with Saint Petersburg due to host the showpiece event.

Speaking to Sky Sports F1, Mazepin was asked if he was still hopeful the race would go ahead in Sochi, replying: "Of course.

"From the understanding that we have had with Formula 1, the race is going ahead and you will surely see me there."

GPFans understands that F1 also expects the race will take place as planned.

Mazepin was limited to just 20 laps in the morning session with his best time over four seconds off pacesetter Charles Leclerc.

"Sometimes simulation doesn't match real life," explained Mazepin. "The cars are so on the edge of technology that sometimes reliability is a weak point.

"I just hope that the performance is there and it looks like it is."

Latest News

Lewis Hamilton

Classy Lewis Hamilton gesture helped female racing star celebrate on podium with him

23 minutes ago

Latest F1 News

Cadillac F1 supremo announces plans to sign 'wantaway' Leclerc from Ferrari

1 hour ago

Susie Wolff

Susie Wolff reveals 'terrifying' 2am phone call from 'powerful F1 figure'

1 hour ago

F1 News & Gossip

Max Verstappen flirtation 'causes Mercedes SPLIT'

2 hours ago

Latest F1 News

Charles Leclerc's management fires warning shot at Ferrari

3 hours ago

Lando Norris

Lando Norris reveals impact of WILD F1 parties

Today 17:56

More news

Lewis Hamilton absence confirmed at Singapore GP as Ferrari team-mate steps up

1 october

200.000+ views

FIA statement confirms disqualification verdict for Max Verstappen after Azerbaijan GP victory

22 september

150.000+ views

F1 News Today: Max Verstappen absences confirmed as Red Bull bosses hold crisis meeting

2 october

150.000+ views

Zak Brown announces $4.1billion McLaren sale

29 september

100.000+ views

Yuki Tsunoda drive announced as Red Bull F1 partnership comes to an end

27 september

100.000+ views

George Russell FIA penalty decision reached at Singapore GP

5 october

F1 News 24/7

Races

About GPFans

GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.

We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.

With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.

Follow us on your favorite social media channel

Corporate & Media

Innovatieweg 20C
7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

Mazepin confident Russian GP will go ahead

Mazepin confident Russian GP will go ahead