Switzerland lifted sanctions against former Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin

Swiss authorities have lifted sanctions against former Formula 1 pilot Russian Nikita Mazepin, according to a document published by the country’s Ministry of Economy, Education and Science.

The document states that the decision to remove Mazepin from the sanctions lists was made on September 24.

In March, the European Court of General Jurisdiction ruled to lift EU sanctions imposed against the Russian racing driver. The resolution noted that solely a family connection with his father Dmitry Mazepin is not enough for the sanctions to apply to the athlete. In 2022, he was included in the list of persons subject to restrictive measures adopted by the EU in connection with the situation in Ukraine. This led, in particular, to the freezing of his funds and a ban on entry into the territory of EU member states.

Mazepin competed for the American team Haas in Formula 1 in the 2021 season and took 21st place in the final standings. In March 2022, it was announced that the team was ending its cooperation with him. In early spring 2023, the European Court ruled that Mazepin has the right to enter the EU to participate in races, Grand Prix, training and tests.