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What is Nikita Mazepin’s Net Worth?
Nikita Mazepin, a Russian racing driver, has a net worth of $100 million. He has competed in FIA Championships for various teams including Hitech Grand Prix, ART Grand Prix, and Haas F1 Team. In 2021, he raced for Haas F1 Team in the Formula One World Championship. However, due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Mazepin’s contract was terminated early the following year. This led to his being sanctioned by the EU and UK.
Nikita Mazepin’s Early Career
Nikita Mazepin was born in Moscow in 1999 to Dmitry Mazepin, a Belarusian-Russian oligarch, and has four siblings, including sisters Maria and Anastasia. He began demonstrating his racing skills early in life, winning the Russian Karting Championship as a child. By the age of 12, he started his international karting career in the Trofeo Andrea Margutti and rapidly climbed the ranks.
In 2013, Mazepin finished fourth in the KFJ category in the WSK Super Master Series, and the following year, he finished second in the Karting World Championship.
Despite his youth, Mazepin’s talent and ambition have already made him a force to be reckoned with in the racing world.
Mazepin’s Car Racing Debut
In 2014, Mazepin made his car racing debut in the MRF Challenge Formula 2000, where he claimed his first career podium. He then transitioned to the Toyota Racing Series, where he finished 18th in the standings. Later, he raced in the Formula Renault Northern European Cup for Josef Kaufmann Racing and claimed one podium at the Red Bull Ring, finishing in 12th place.
Formula 3 and GP3 Series
In 2016, Mazepin joined Hitech Grand Prix in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship, but struggled and finished 20th in the standings. He also received a ban for hitting another driver in the face during a session. The following year, he improved and scored 108 points while finishing on three podiums.
In 2018, Mazepin moved to the GP3 Series and raced for ART Grand Prix. He won four races and finished as the runner-up in the championship, only 16 points behind the champion. He also helped his team win the team championship.
Nikita Mazepin’s Career in Formula 2
In 2019, Mazepin advanced to Formula 2 and finished his season in 18th place, while his teammate Nyck de Vries won the championship. In the 2020 season, he signed to the new Hitech Grand Prix and earned his first podium of the year with a second-place finish at the Hungaroring. Later, he claimed his first F2 victory in Britain and won the feature race at Mugello.
Nikita Mazepin’s Formula One Career
In 2021, Mazepin signed a multi-year deal with Haas F1 Team and raced alongside Mick Schumacher under the Russian Automobile Federation flag. However, his debut season was challenging, with a crash on the initial lap in his first race and finishing last in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. He also received a penalty in the Portuguese Grand Prix for blocking another driver. Mazepin’s performance improved slightly in Monaco, where he beat his teammate Schumacher, and achieved his best result of the season in Azerbaijan. Unfortunately, he missed the season finale at Yas Marina due to testing positive for COVID-19 on the day of the race. He finished his first season ranked 21st in the standings.
Mazepin was scheduled to compete for Haas F1 in the 2022 Formula One World Championship, but his contract with the team was terminated due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As a result, he and his father were sanctioned by both the EU and UK for their country’s assault.
Nikita Mazepin Apologizes for Inappropriate Instagram Post
In December 2020, Mazepin came under fire after posting a video on his Instagram story that showed him groping a woman’s breasts. The incident caused outrage on social media, with many calling for his expulsion from the Haas F1 Team.
Mazepin eventually issued an apology for his actions, though he deleted it from his Instagram page after just nine days. In early 2021, he attempted to apologize again, acknowledging that what he did was inappropriate.
Despite his apologies, the controversy surrounding the incident continued to swirl, with the hashtag #WeSayNoToMazepin trending on Twitter. Many fans and fellow drivers expressed their disappointment in Mazepin, calling for him to face consequences for his behavior.
Italian Villa Valued at $115 Million Seized by Financial Police
In April 2022, Italian financial police seized a luxurious villa worth $115 million after discovering that the property was owned by Dmitry and his son Nikita. The stunning property can be seen in a drone video that showcases its grandeur and beauty.
