Nikita Mazepin says his speed and confidence are increasing as the result of being given a new Haas chassis. The Moscow-born racer and his team-mate, Mick Schumacher, remain the only regular Formula 1 drivers yet to score a point this season. They were fully expected to be at the back of the pack all year due to the car not being developed. But aside from some on-track altercations with Schumacher, Mazepin’s recent performances have improved from a competitive point of view. At the Italian Grand Prix, the 22-year-old beat both Schumacher and Alfa Romeo’s Robert Kubica – who in fairness had a spin – in sprint qualifying. The difference has been a new, slightly lighter chassis...
Full Story »