Haas driver, Nikita Mazepin has clarified the situation following talk of him having to observe mandatory military service in the Russian forces. All males in Russia between the ages of 18 and 27 are obliged by law to serve one year in the country's armed forces - the length of service reduced from 2 years in 2007. While there are exceptions, avoiding the draft is a felony under the Russian criminal code and is punishable by up to 2 years of imprisonment. Last week reports began circulating that Mazepin would need to take time out from his F1 activities with Haas in order to fulfil his military duties, however the Russian has clarified the situation. I'm aware there has been a bit of...
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