MOSCOW, Mar 9 Former F1 driver Haas «Nikita Mazepin spoke about the creation of a fund to help Russian athletes. The athlete noted that Uralkali will be the sponsor of the fund.» Today I want to announce the creation of a fund for athletes who have lost the opportunity to perform, — Mazepin is quoted by Match TV. — The company will be sponsored «Uralkali. We will provide legal assistance when athletes want to challenge their status. We will start with the Russian Paralympic team. The purpose of the fund is to allow athletes to receive support from sports that they do not receive. So that they can compete by sports rules, not by nationality». On Saturday, the Haas team announced the termination of cooperation with Mazepin, as well as with the title sponsor — the Russian company Uralkali. Prior to this, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) allowed Russian drivers to take part in competitions under a neutral flag.
