Mazepin admitted that he believes in his return to Formula 1

Russian racing driver Nikita Mazepin assessed his chances of returning to Formula 1.

In April, Mazepin, whose F1 contract was terminated by the American team Haas, revealed that he was training with Russian driver Sergey Karyakin. Karyakin himself told Match TV that he advised Mazepin to take part in the Silk Road.

— And what does the potential scenario for your return look like? The special operation will end, sanctions will begin to be lifted, and then what? Do you have a specific path in mind leading back to Formula 1 once the legal hurdles have been cleared?

– I see the way. At the first opportunity, immediately behind the wheel, – quotes Mazepin “Championship”.

But how do you get into F1? There are only twenty places, the competition is getting higher, the more teams have become richer.

– Miracles happen. I think if Kevin had been asked at the end of February if he would be driving a Formula 1 car in a week, he would have said: “Definitely not.” And now I’m telling you: “Everything is possible.” You see, since even he succeeded with this approach, then I can succeed.

“But you don’t rely only on luck, that someone urgently needs a pilot, right?”

– Not much luck here. Yes, the same Kevin had a coincidence of many factors, but he was not the only potential applicant, was he? However, Magnussen is in good shape and has proven himself well. I plan to do exactly the same to repeat his success story.

– To demonstrate your own form, do you have to perform in other series? Or do you have to be a reserve rider?

— While it is difficult to say. Four months ago, I could not imagine that everything would change so much. And now I can not imagine how everything will be fine – and I hope so – in another four months.

Silk Road 2022 will be held from July 6 to 16 with a start in Astrakhan and a finish in Moscow. The total length will be 4380 kilometers, of which 2800 kilometers will be special stages.