‘We aren’t associates’: Russian driver Nikita Mazepin says he has no bond with Haas F1 teammate Mick Schumacher forward of 2021 season

Controversial Russian F1 debutant Nikita Mazepin has ignited a rivalry along with his new teammate at Haas F1, saying fellow newcomer Mick Schumacher isn’t his pal forward of the approaching 2021 season.

Mazepin, who has already drawn unfavorable consideration to himself after a social media video exhibiting him groping a lady’s breast whereas in his automotive, has added one other layer to his persona by distancing himself from his new teammate on the US-owned F1 crew.

In a current interview, Schumacher tried to foster a cordial working relationship along with his new teammate by explaining that the pair have been aware of one another from their early days in kart racing.

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“He was very good and there was a wholesome respect between us as teammates,” stated the German ace, who’s famously the son of System 1 all-time nice Michael Schumacher.

“Then we misplaced contact with one another a bit and, after all, we have now each modified since then.”

Mazepin’s description of their relationship got here throughout as way more abrupt and spiky, as he instructed Match TV this week: “We aren’t associates. At most, we’re outdated acquaintances as we raced collectively in karts.”

He then said that he has no real interest in Schumacher’s famed title within the sport, and stated that, if something, his higher-profile teammate will race beneath extra stress in 2021 because of his lineage.

“I truthfully don’t care about his title,” he stated.

“Due to the title, he could have extra energy, but additionally extra stress. However after I decrease the visor, I don’t take into consideration these items anyway.”

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