Haas rookie Nikita Mazepin has clarified recent rumors about his season in F1 being jeopardized by his mandatory military service in Russia. Last week a report published on the internet - based on comments made by Mazepin's father Dmitry at a recent economic forum in St. Petersburg - claimed that the 22-year-old Haas driver could be required to complete his military service in his native country this year. However, while the draft is mandatory in Russia for young men, there are two different options for completing the service, one of which involves an individual following a special class conducted once a week, which is the option that Mazepin has chosen. Mazepin is basically fulfilling...
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