Nikita Mazepin is one of the three Formula 1 debutants this season. The Russian along with Yuki Tsunoda and Mick Schumacher will have their own battle for the ‘Rookie of the season’. Franz Tost, the AlphaTauri team principal, gives his view on how their F1 career may pan out. Nikita Mazepin failed to make Tost’s list of future F1 talents. In his view, Tsunoda, Schumacher [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/], and Schwartzman will be the future of F1.Haas driver Nikita Mazepin celebrating a podium at the Hungaroring [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1256887329.jpg] BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – JULY 18: Second placed Nikita Mazepin of Russia and Hitech Grand Prix celebrates on the podium during the feature race at the Formula 2 Championship at Hungaroring in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Joe Portlock – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)“Of course I could get brutal again and say: You can’t make a tiger out of a cow! In the end, it always depends on it how much brain a driver has and then switches on in the cockpit. “In my long time in motorsport, I have found that in the end only those drivers who are intelligent and know why they are doing something will prevail – and those who do too behave accordingly,” Tost explained [https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/formel-1/schumacher-tsunoda-mazepin-rookie-check-franz-tost/]. NIKITA MAZEPIN IN THE NEWS FOR THE WRONG REASON Since his junior racing seasons, the Russian has been in the news for the wrong reasons. The report points out the time where he angrily crashed into the placement sign in the parc ferme’ post a last-minute penalty. The sign barely missed Tsunoda’s face as it flew past the Japanese racer’s ears. Mazepin’s recent controversy had the F1 community asking for his removal from the series before his debut this season. There was outrage [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-i-will-keep-them-private-haas-boss-steiner-weighs-in-on-nikita-mazepin-controversy/] after the Russian uploaded an abhorrent video that led to outrage on social media. Haas F1 boss Guenther Steiner had expressed earlier that he is ready to give his rookie driers room for mistakes. Mazepin had a few good races in his last F2 season, however, it will be interesting to see his performance curve, or lack of it, in Formula 1. Do you believe Nikita Mazepin will have a long and successful [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-nikita-mazepin-unfazed-by-haas-poor-form-ahead-of-f1-debut/] run in Formula 1? 

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<h2>AlphaTauri: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car Updates</h2>
Scuderia AlphaTauri (formerly known as Toro Rosso) are Red Bull Racing's sister team, owned by the drinks brand - Red Bull GmbH, which also, you guessed it, owns the Red Bull Racing team that have become synonymous with Formula 1 over the past decade.

Despite existing as AlphaTauri for barely a season, the Italian team's origins in F1 stretch back to well over three decades ago in 1985, when they first entered F1 as Minardi.

Some of the hardcore fans may be familiar with Minardi, which developed a reputation for being a perennial backmarker team. Ultimately, Minardi transformed into Toro Rosso after the team's owner, Paul Stoddart, sold the Faenza-based squad to Red Bull's Dietrich Mateschitz.

Thus began the Italian team's journey as 'Toro Rosso,' which, 13 years later, rebranded themselves as Scuderia AlphaTauri from the 2020 season.

<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/pierre-gasly/">Pierre Gasly</a> and Yuki Tsunoda will drive for the team in the 2021 season.
<h2>Why did Toro Rosso change their name to AlphaTauri?</h2>
For the uninitiated, AlphaTauri is Red Bull's fashion brand, founded in 2016 and based in Salzburg Austria. The name supposedly signifies a giant red star in the Taurus constellation.

In November 2019, F1 officially confirmed Toro Rosso's transformation to AlphaTauri in the following season. The reason behind the <a href="https://www.espn.in/f1/story/_/id/28194032/toro-rosso-renamed-alpha-tauri-2020-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">name change</a> appears to be due to Red Bull's strategy in promoting its clothing franchise.

As part of their rebranding process, Toro Rosso unveiled a stunning new livery for the team's 2020 car. AlphaTauri's AT01 consists of a gorgeous white and blue livery, which makes their car the best-looking car on the grid.
<h2>On-track achievements</h2>
The Italian team's biggest achievement in their short span as AlphaTauri is undoubtedly winning the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. The team recreated their heroics on the same track 12 years ago as Toro Rosso, when Pierre Gasly clinched his first win in an unlikely scenario much like Sebastian Vettel did, over a decade ago.

[caption id="attachment_398644" align="aligncenter" width="1293"]<img class="wp-image-398644 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201003164523/Gasly-Monza.jpg" alt="Pierre Gasly Drinks it all in as he celebrates his Maiden F1 win in Monza after the Italian Grand Prix" width="1293" height="909" /> Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 6, 2020 AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly celebrates winning the Italian Grand Prix on the podium Pool via REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini[/caption]

As AlphaTauri, the team have scored one win, one podium, and 107 points over the course of 10 races in the 2020 season.
<h2>What is AlphaTauri to Red Bull?</h2>
Back in the team's Toro Rosso days, the Faenza-based outfit played the role of a junior team to Red Bull. Following the team's rebranding, Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner <a href="https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.analysis-what-does-alphatauris-switch-from-red-bulls-junior-to-sister-team.3Q2JmXhmJirgZc7AGRsF9e.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">referred</a> to AlphaTauri as a sister team rather than a junior team.

AlphaTauri have the same engine supplier, Honda, as Red Bull. With the upcoming budget cap and major regulation changes, AlphaTauri are set to work a lot closer with Red Bull in developing their future cars.

AlphaTauri will benefit from increased time in wind tunnel testing and access to the same components and equipment as Red Bull Racing.

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On the driver front, AlphaTauri, like before, function as the unofficial proving ground for young drivers hoping to make the step up to the senior team.
<h2>Sponsors, Foundation, and Charity</h2>
As per the team's official website, AlphaTauri support a single charity - <a href="https://www.wingsforlife.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wings For Life</a>, "<em>a research foundation which is looking into ways of helping people with spinal injuries,"</em> which is also backed by Red Bull.

AlphaTauri are sponsored by the likes of Moose, MyWorld, Edifice, and Randstad, to name a few.
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<td width="319">2020</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Owner</strong></td>
<td width="319">Dietrich Mateschitz</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Number of Titles</strong></td>
<td width="319">0</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Prize Money Won</strong></td>
<td width="319">52 million (2019)</td>
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<td width="319">Faenza, Italy</td>
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<td width="319">0</td>
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<td width="319">https://www.scuderiaalphatauri.com/en/</td>
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<td width="319">Pierre Gasly, Yuki Tsunoda</td>
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Formula One F1 &#8211; Russian Grand Prix &#8211; Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia &#8211; September 26, 2020. AlphaTauri&#8217;s Pierre Gasly during qualifying. Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon AlphaTauri: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car Updates Scuderia AlphaTauri (formerly known as Toro Rosso) are Red Bull Racing&#8217;s sister team, owned by the drinks brand &#8211; Red Bull GmbH, which also, you guessed it, owns the Red Bull Racing team that have become synonymous with Formula 1 over the past decade. Despite existing as AlphaTauri for barely a season, the Italian team&#8217;s origins in F1 stretch back to well over three decades ago in 1985, when they first entered F1 as Minardi. Some of the hardcore fans may be familiar with Minardi, which developed a reputation for being a perennial backmarker team. Ultimately, Minardi transformed into Toro Rosso after the team&#8217;s owner, Paul Stoddart, sold the Faenza-based squad to Red Bull&#8217;s Dietrich Mateschitz. Thus began the Italian team&#8217;s journey as &#8216;Toro Rosso,&#8217; which, 13 years later, rebranded themselves as Scuderia AlphaTauri from the 2020 season. Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda will drive for the team in the 2021 season. Why did Toro Rosso change their name to AlphaTauri? For the uninitiated, AlphaTauri is Red Bull&#8217;s fashion brand, founded in 2016 and based in Salzburg Austria. The name supposedly signifies a giant red star in the Taurus constellation. In November 2019, F1 officially confirmed Toro Rosso&#8217;s transformation to AlphaTauri in the following season. The reason behind the name change appears to be due to Red Bull&#8217;s strategy in promoting its clothing franchise. As part of their rebranding process, Toro Rosso unveiled a stunning new livery for the team&#8217;s 2020 car. AlphaTauri&#8217;s AT01 consists of a gorgeous white and blue livery, which makes their car the best-looking car on the grid. On-track achievements The Italian team&#8217;s biggest achievement in their short span as AlphaTauri is undoubtedly winning the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. The team recreated their heroics on the same track 12 years ago as Toro Rosso, when Pierre Gasly clinched his first win in an unlikely scenario much like Sebastian Vettel did, over a decade ago. Formula One F1 &#8211; Italian Grand Prix &#8211; Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy &#8211; September 6, 2020 AlphaTauri&#8217;s Pierre Gasly celebrates winning the Italian Grand Prix on the podium Pool via REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini As AlphaTauri, the team have scored one win, one podium, and 107 points over the course of 10 races in the 2020 season. What is AlphaTauri to Red Bull? Back in the team&#8217;s Toro Rosso days, the Faenza-based outfit played the role of a junior team to Red Bull. Following the team&#8217;s rebranding, Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner referred to AlphaTauri as a sister team rather than a junior team. AlphaTauri have the same engine supplier, Honda, as Red Bull. With the upcoming budget cap and major regulation changes, AlphaTauri are set to work a lot closer with Red Bull in developing their future cars. AlphaTauri will benefit from increased time in wind tunnel testing and access to the same components and equipment as Red Bull Racing. Formula One F1 &#8211; Russian Grand Prix &#8211; Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia &#8211; September 25, 2020 AlphaTauri&#8217;s Daniil Kvyat during practice Pavel Golovkin/Pool via REUTERS On the driver front, AlphaTauri, like before, function as the unofficial proving ground for young drivers hoping to make the step up to the senior team. Sponsors, Foundation, and Charity As per the team&#8217;s official website, AlphaTauri support a single charity &#8211; Wings For Life, &#8220;a research foundation which is looking into ways of helping people with spinal injuries,&#8221; which is also backed by Red Bull. AlphaTauri are sponsored by the likes of Moose, MyWorld, Edifice, and Randstad, to name a few.  Founded 2020  Owner Dietrich Mateschitz  Number of Titles 0  Prize Money Won 52 million (2019)  Base Faenza, Italy  Number of titles won 0  Official website https://www.scuderiaalphatauri.com/en/  Drivers Pierre Gasly, Yuki Tsunoda

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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.

“You Can’t Make a Tiger Out of a Cow”: F1 Team Boss Unimpressed With Nikita Mazepin

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