The decision comes after Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday m👍orning.

Haas’ title sponsor is Uralkali - a Russian companyဣ owned by Nikita Mazepin’s father, Dmitry.

Dmitry Mazepin h🐈as close ties to Russia’s president Vladimir Putin, which is also the case with Uralkal💫i company chairman, Sergei Chemezov.

🌼Since the start of last season, Haas’ livery has consisted of ൲the colours of the Russian flag and being named ‘Uralkali Haas F1 team’.

The Ameriﷺcan outfit will run a plain white livery on day three of the test in Barcelona, with Mazepin expected to remain in the car on Friday morning ꦯbefore handing over to teammate Mick Schumacher.

“Haas F1 Team will present its VF-22 in a plain w🌞hite livery, minus Uralkali branding, for the third and final day of track running at Circuit de Barcelona–Catalunya on Friday 25th February,” Haas said in a statement. “Nikita Mazepin will drive as planned in the morning session with Mick Schumacher taking over in the afternoon.

“No f🐼urther comment will be made at this time regarding team pa🦩rtner agreements.”

Due to the ongoing c🐲onflicts, doubts have been cast over F1’s race in Sochi la💎ter this year.

F🍌1 team bosses are expected to meet with CEO Stefano Domenicali, while four-time champion 𝓀Sebastian Vettel has been most vocal, expressing his concerns and already ruling himself out of racing in Russia should the grand prix go ahead.

No decision has yet🍬 been made about the Russian GP.