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The Internet discusses the 'Russian livery' on the American Haas F1 car

4 March 2021 at 08:28
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  • Matt Gretton
  • Editor-in-Chief

Haas has presented the new VF-21 for the Formula 1 season of 2021 and that has produced a talking point on social media. Many like the livery of Haas, but some 

"From Russia with Love?"

With the arrival of Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher, Haas was already overcome by enough. The team threw out two experienced drivers from the team in return for two "Rookies" by 2021. However, Haas wants to ensure that the car can be improved with young talent and an accompanying bag of money.

Haas sees 2021 as a gap year, to focus all its attention on the new regulations of 2022. Part of this is the new title sponsor: Uralkali. The company that is linked to Mazepin's father provides a Russian-tinted livery, and that raises questions online. They wanted Mazepin out of F1, but whether that will still work ...?

View all reactions to the new VF-21 here