Guenther Steiner has claimed the sponsorship package provided by new rookie driver Nikita Mazepin has helped provide Haas with financial stability in Formula 1. Mazepin, who finished fifth in last year's F2 standings, partners series champion Mick Schumacher at Haas this year as the pair both make the step up to F1. Article continues under video It is known Mazepin brings with him significant financial backing and, while Steiner does not believe it was inevitable Haas would eventually need to go down the pay-driver route, he explained the thinking of the decision to sign the Russian. Speaking prior to Mazepin's infamous groping incident, team principal Steiner said: “At some stage, if...
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