The situation involving the Haas F1 team is intensifying by the minute. The team has been impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the last two days. Russian Oligarch Dmitry Mazepin and his company Uralkali funds them, and his son Nikita is a driver for the team. But Haas team principal Guenther Steiner mentioned they can replace Mazepin ahead of the 2022 season. If the situation regarding Russia-Ukraine does not improve, then they can cut ties with the company and Mazepin entirely. Steiner [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/guenther-steiner/] mentioned that they have an option in the form of Pietro Fittipaldi to replace Nikita Mazepin for the upcoming season. WATCH STORY: From Spice Girls to Earth Livery: Top 5 F1 Car Launches of All-Time [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/f1-news-from-spice-girls-to-earth-livery-top-5-f1-car-launches-of-all-time/] IF NIKITA CAN’T DRIVE, THE FIRST CALL WILL GO TO PIETRO: GUENTHER STEINER As reported by Soy Motor [https://soymotor.com/noticias/steiner-fittipaldi-es-la-primera-opcion-si-mazepin-no-puede-seguir-994797], the German revealed that the young Brazilian driver will be the first choice for the American team. Fittipaldi has driven for Haas on a couple of occasions in 2020 and often drives the car in free practice. “If Nikita can’t drive, for one reason or another, the first call will go to Pietro. Obviously, he’s been with us for a few years and we’ll see what we can do next,” said Steiner. [Translated by Google] Haas boss Guenther Steiner in the presser at the Spanish Grand Prix [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-07T111210Z_209622539_RC2ZAN9J40RQ_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-SPAIN.jpg]Formula One F1 – Spanish Grand Prix – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain – May 7, 2021, Haas F1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner talks in the Team Principals Press Conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS The Haas team principal praised Pietro for his involvement with the team in the past couple of seasons. “Pietro has always been with us in recent years. Since the arrival of the pandemic, we have needed a reserve driver due to the threat of Covid-19. “He has been in the garage at all times. He knows the team and also the car. In case you have to jump into the car from one day to the next, I don’t think there is anyone better than him at the moment,” said the Haas [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/haas/] team boss. Obviously, the most desired result would be if the team could keep Nikita Mazepin. But it will be fascinating to see how things develop in the coming weeks; overall, the situation is indeed a body blow to the team and its chances in the 2022 season. READ MORE: Which Teams Use Ferrari Engines in F1? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-which-teams-use-ferrari-engines-in-f1/] 

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<h3><strong>Guenther Steiner: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h3>
Guenther Steiner comes from an engineering background, though he never completed his studies. He even revealed to F1i that he served in the military before he moved to Belgium. From there, his career as a mechanic began, though it was in the World Rally Championship from 1986 to 1988.

During his WRC tenure, he worked alongside the likes of Carlos Sainz Sr and the late <a title="Colin McRae" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_McRae">Colin McRae</a>.
<h3><strong>Guenther Steiner: Stats and Career</strong></h3>
Steiner's Formula One career kicked off in 2001 with Jaguar Racing in the role of managing director. During his time there, he helped reorganize the team and reduced costs during his tenure. After being replaced, owing to a poor few seasons, Jaguar offered him another role in the team. However, he ultimately declined and left the team entirely.

However, he was soon back at Milton Keynes, albeit in Red Bull colors. Steiner took on the role of technical operations director, and he and team principal Christian Horner jointly led the outfit. However, he soon left and joined NASCAR until the 2014 season.

Later on, with talks of a US F1 Team heating, Steiner met Joe Custer and Gene Haas. He convinced them to enter F1, recruited the core staff, and developed partnerships with outsources <a title="Dallara" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallara">Dallara</a> and <a title="Ferrari" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari">Ferrari</a>. Soon, the Haas F1 Team appointed him as the Team Principal. However, he has been known to be a little 'animated' on the pit wall. He is at present managing the Haas F1 Team.
<h3>Guenther Steiner: Personal Life</h3>
The Italian was born in Bolzano, Germany. He further holds passports of Italy and America while he resides in Mooresville, North Carolina currently.

He tied the knots with Gertraud Steiner. The couple further conceived their daughter Greta Steiner.

Born on April 7, 1965, Steiner did not complete his degree in Engineering. Subsequently, he moved to Belgium to work in the World Rally Championship.
<h3>Guenther Steiner: 2021 Net Worth</h3>
According to internet <a href="https://www.celebsagewiki.com/guenther-steiner">sources</a>, Steiner has a net worth of $1-$5 Million. His salary is under review.
<h3>Guenther Steiner: Charity and Foundation</h3>
The Italian boasts no record of his philanthropy and social works on any online platform. Nevertheless, it can be assumed that a man of such virtue believes in anonymous philanthropy. However, he has kept his charity from being published by the media.
<h3>How to Contact Guenther Steiner?</h3>
Steiner is not on any social media platform. He has no profile on any social media handles.
<h3>Guenther Steiner: Quick Facts</h3>
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<td width="462">55</td>
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<td width="462">White</td>
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<td width="462">Mooresville, North Carolina

Merano, South Tyrol, Italy</td>
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Guenther Steiner

Formula One F1 &#8211; Emilia Romagna Grand Prix &#8211; Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy &#8211; Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner during a press conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS Guenther Steiner: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Guenther Steiner comes from an engineering background, though he never completed his studies. He even revealed to F1i that he served in the military before he moved to Belgium. From there, his career as a mechanic began, though it was in the World Rally Championship from 1986 to 1988. During his WRC tenure, he worked alongside the likes of Carlos Sainz Sr and the late Colin McRae. Guenther Steiner: Stats and Career Steiner&#8217;s Formula One career kicked off in 2001 with Jaguar Racing in the role of managing director. During his time there, he helped reorganize the team and reduced costs during his tenure. After being replaced, owing to a poor few seasons, Jaguar offered him another role in the team. However, he ultimately declined and left the team entirely. However, he was soon back at Milton Keynes, albeit in Red Bull colors. Steiner took on the role of technical operations director, and he and team principal Christian Horner jointly led the outfit. However, he soon left and joined NASCAR until the 2014 season. Later on, with talks of a US F1 Team heating, Steiner met Joe Custer and Gene Haas. He convinced them to enter F1, recruited the core staff, and developed partnerships with outsources Dallara and Ferrari. Soon, the Haas F1 Team appointed him as the Team Principal. However, he has been known to be a little &#8216;animated&#8217; on the pit wall. He is at present managing the Haas F1 Team. Guenther Steiner: Personal Life The Italian was born in Bolzano, Germany. He further holds passports of Italy and America while he resides in Mooresville, North Carolina currently. He tied the knots with Gertraud Steiner. The couple further conceived their daughter Greta Steiner. Born on April 7, 1965, Steiner did not complete his degree in Engineering. Subsequently, he moved to Belgium to work in the World Rally Championship. Guenther Steiner: 2021 Net Worth According to internet sources, Steiner has a net worth of $1-$5 Million. His salary is under review. Guenther Steiner: Charity and Foundation The Italian boasts no record of his philanthropy and social works on any online platform. Nevertheless, it can be assumed that a man of such virtue believes in anonymous philanthropy. However, he has kept his charity from being published by the media. How to Contact Guenther Steiner? Steiner is not on any social media platform. He has no profile on any social media handles. Guenther Steiner: Quick Facts  AGE 55  DATE OF BIRTH April 7, 1965  MARITAL STATUS Married  SPOUSE Gertraud Steiner  CHILDREN Greta Steiner  NATIONALITY Italian  ETHNICITY White  RESIDENCE Mooresville, North Carolina Merano, South Tyrol, Italy

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<h2><strong>Nikita Mazepin 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement </strong></h2>
Nikita Mazepin is a Russian racing driver. He races for Haas F1 Team in the 2021 Formula One World Championship. The Russian drives under a neutral flag of the Russian Automobile Federation. He recently raced in the FIA Formula 2 Championship for Hitech Racing.
<h2>Career</h2>
<a href="https://nikitamazepin.com/">Nikita Mazepin</a> began his karting vocation in 2011. He immediately climbed the positions, driving in the CIK-FIA Karting European Championship in only his second year.

In 2013 he completed fourth in the WSK Super Master Series, and in 2014, his last year of karting, the Russian finished second in the Karting World Championship.

In 2018 Mazepin drove in the GP3 series. Mazepin raced for ART Grand Prix. He dominated four races, the most wins of any driver that year, and completed second in the title. He was just 16 points behind then champion Anthoine Hubert. Moreover, he assisted his team with secure the team championship title.

In 2019, Mazepin advanced to Formula 2 to accomplice Nyck de Vries at ART Grand Prix. He had a bad season with the team. His teammate went on to win the title. Mazepin finished the season in the eighteenth spot with only 11 points.

In 2020, he was picked by the Hitech Grand Prix. His teammate was Luca Ghiotto. The 2020 season was quite good for Mazepin as compared to his last season in the F2 championship. He finished in 2nd place at the Hungaroring, prior to taking his first F2 triumph in Britain. Mazepin additionally dominated the race at Mugello.

Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-will-this-help-turn-around-nikita-mazepins-f1-fortunes-haas-driver-meets-sadhguru/">Will This Help Turn Nikita Mazepin’s F1 Fortunes Around? Haas Driver Meets Sadhguru</a>
<h2>F1 Debut</h2>
Mazepin joined Haas F1 Team for 2021. His F1 debut season so far is not going the way he would have imagined. His best finish so far has been 14th place during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
<h2>Family</h2>
He is the child of Dmitry Mazepin, who is the investor and administrator of the Uralchem Integrated Chemicals Company.
<h2>How to contact Nikita Mazepin</h2>
Nikita is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it's the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Haas driver.

Mazepin is on all the popular social media handles such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nikita_mazepin/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/nikita_mazepin?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Nikita has his own official website and management team to keep a track of proposals and requests.

Interested parties can reach out to Mazepin through his <a href="https://nikitamazepin.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contact page</a> or write an email to his management team at <a class="link" href="mailto:manager.mazepin@gmail.com">manager.mazepin@gmail.com</a>.

Nikita Mazepin

Formula One F1 &#8211; Formula One &#8211; Azerbaijan Grand Prix &#8211; Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan &#8211; June 3, 2021 Haas&#8217; Nikita Mazepin ahead of the Grand Prix REUTERS/Anton Vaganov Nikita Mazepin 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement  Nikita Mazepin is a Russian racing driver. He races for Haas F1 Team in the 2021 Formula One World Championship. The Russian drives under a neutral flag of the Russian Automobile Federation. He recently raced in the FIA Formula 2 Championship for Hitech Racing. Career Nikita Mazepin began his karting vocation in 2011. He immediately climbed the positions, driving in the CIK-FIA Karting European Championship in only his second year. In 2013 he completed fourth in the WSK Super Master Series, and in 2014, his last year of karting, the Russian finished second in the Karting World Championship. In 2018 Mazepin drove in the GP3 series. Mazepin raced for ART Grand Prix. He dominated four races, the most wins of any driver that year, and completed second in the title. He was just 16 points behind then champion Anthoine Hubert. Moreover, he assisted his team with secure the team championship title. In 2019, Mazepin advanced to Formula 2 to accomplice Nyck de Vries at ART Grand Prix. He had a bad season with the team. His teammate went on to win the title. Mazepin finished the season in the eighteenth spot with only 11 points. In 2020, he was picked by the Hitech Grand Prix. His teammate was Luca Ghiotto. The 2020 season was quite good for Mazepin as compared to his last season in the F2 championship. He finished in 2nd place at the Hungaroring, prior to taking his first F2 triumph in Britain. Mazepin additionally dominated the race at Mugello. Read More: Will This Help Turn Nikita Mazepin’s F1 Fortunes Around? Haas Driver Meets Sadhguru F1 Debut Mazepin joined Haas F1 Team for 2021. His F1 debut season so far is not going the way he would have imagined. His best finish so far has been 14th place during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Family He is the child of Dmitry Mazepin, who is the investor and administrator of the Uralchem Integrated Chemicals Company. How to contact Nikita Mazepin Nikita is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it&#8217;s the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Haas driver. Mazepin is on all the popular social media handles such as Instagram, Twitter. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Nikita has his own official website and management team to keep a track of proposals and requests. Interested parties can reach out to Mazepin through his contact page or write an email to his management team at manager.mazepin@gmail.com.

Guenther Steiner Reveals Alternate Driver Should Nikita Mazepin Discontinue at Haas

If Nikita can’t drive, the first call will go to Pietro: Guenther Steiner