Former Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin is unwilling to turn his back on his country to participate in international motorsport races. However, he can sympathise with colleagues who do choose to do so, he told the Russian RIA Sport. Article continues under ad Drivers from Russia, like many other athletes from the country, are not allowed to participate in international competitions without signing a written statement condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Some drivers are willing to do so and choose to race under a different flag, for example. Mazepin chooses Russia over international motorsport Mazepin sympathises with his colleagues who make this choice, but says he is not prepared...
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