Mazepin hasn’t raced since Haas dropped him ahead of the 2022 F1 season following the team’s decision to cut ties with him and♒ title sponsor Uralkali. 

The decision came after Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine, leading to widespread repercussions for the Mazepin family due to their links to president Vladimir⛦ Putin.

• Nikita Mazepin te🍷ases racing return and dreams of F1

The Russian d🎶river spent one season in F1 with Haas following his promo🍷tion from FIA Formula 2.

With Haas struggling for pace in 2021, he and teammate 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Mick Schumacher failed to score a point throughout the season.

However, Schumacher had a significant 🐽advantage throughout their time toget🌳her.

Mazepin will be💖 in action in the Asian Le Mans season opener in Dubai on February 11, sharing the Oreca 07 entered by 99 Racing alongside Ben Barnicaot and Felix Porteiro.&nb🦋sp;

"I am delighted to be making my return to racing in 𓄧the Asian Le Mans Series. Together with my teammates at 99 Racing, I’m hoping to h💦ave a great experience competing in the sport I love," Mazepin said.

Dan Hodder, 99 Racing Sporting Director, added: “We🦂’re happy to confirm that we’ll be entering the Asian Le Mans Series꧋. It is a great championship for 99 Racing to launch into sportscar racing, which is currently going through a resurgence. 

“With 48 entries, it is on✱ce again a highly competitive field. As Ben previously finished runner-up in the Asian le Mans, he will be a key component of us getting up-to-speeဣd as the new team on the block.

“Of course, it’s an opportunity for Nikita to try something new in a professional yet more relaxed environment to what he’s accustomed to in F1, and we can already see his desire and commitment to be competitive from the o🐼utset. 

“For Felix to be making a comeback to racing is also a touching story, and we’re delighted𒅌 to give him that opport🐬unity.”