Motor racing-Russian oligarch Mazepin causes a stir with F1 test visit


Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 28, 2025 Dmitry Mazepin with a child during testing REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

SAKHIR, Bahrain (Reuters) - Russian oligarch Dmitry Mazepin's appearance at Formula One's pre-season testing in Bahrain caused a stir and triggered questions on Friday about his presence in the paddock.

Mazepin's son Nikita raced for the U.S.-owned Haas team before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and the deal was ended.

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