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'Haas can take F1 cars to Monza after paying off debt to Uralkali'
- Estéban den Toom
Haas can, in all likelihood, travel to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix as normal. In recent days, there was a saga surrounding the team and repaying a sponsorship deal. The Formula 1 constructor has since paid off the debt, according to Italian outlet Formu1a.Uno.
After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Haas tore up their contract with Uralkali's sponsorship deal. By then, the Formula 1 team had already received substantial money from Uralkali, which incidentally is the company of Nikita Mazepin's father. A Swiss court ruled in Uralkali's favour and the money had to be repaid to Uralkali, but Haas had not done so until before the Dutch Grand Prix.
'Haas has paid off debt to Uralkali'
Through authorities, Uralkali ensured that Haas would not be allowed to leave the Netherlands with its Formula 1 cars until the money was paid to the Russian company. Before qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix, it was reported that Haas has now paid the money.
Incidentally, the weekend for Haas in the Netherlands is not yet going great, as Nico Hulkenberg has already put his car into the wall twice in two days. During the third free practice session, the German's front wing was badly damaged, but Hulkenberg still decided to drive back to the pit lane. hefty repair costs for the team in any case.
This article has been written in collaboration with Matt Gretton
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