Nikita Mazepin has clarified what his situation is regarding compulsory military in his home country of Russia.

It’s fair to say the Haas driver hasn’t made the best start to his F1 career, struggling to match team-mate Mick Schumacher and angering a number of drivers with his driving.

There have been signs of progress though, with mistakes becoming less common and the gap between him and the German coming down in recent races.

However, earlier this month, his father, Dmitry, revealed that that progress could be hindered by mandatory military service.

“Nikita has 23 races, and they tell him that he needs to join the army,” he told the St.

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