Nikita Mazepin, a Russian ex-Method One driver, is combating British authorities sanctions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine in a bid to resurrect his racing profession.

Nikita Mazepin was dropped final March by his group Haas, which additionally severed ties with its title sponsor Uralkali URKAI.MM, a Russian fertiliser producer then managed by his father, Belarus-born oligarch Dmitry Mazepin.

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Each have been later sanctioned by Britain, Canada, and the European Union, who described Dmitry Mazepin as “a member of the closest circle” of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Nikita Mazepin, 24, is now making an attempt to overturn the British sanctions so he can negotiate with Method One groups to return to the game in 2024.

Britain imposed an asset freeze and journey ban on Mazepin, which his attorneys instructed London’s Excessive Courtroom on Wednesday was stopping him from negotiating with groups.

His lawyer Rachel Scott stated Mazepin needed his problem heard as a matter of “urgency” due to the necessity to develop a relationship with group workers earlier than the 2024 season if he’s supplied a contract.

Mazepin can also be difficult EU and Canadian sanctions as a part of his try to return to Method One.

In a witness assertion, he stated that “even when — or whereas — the Canadian sanctions stay in place, there’s no less than a prospect of me with the ability to enter into negotiations to return to Method One if sanctions are lifted in each the EU and UK.”

Nevertheless, attorneys representing Britain’s Overseas Workplace argued that Mazepin may nonetheless negotiate with F1 groups whereas the sanctions are in place.

One other listening to is anticipated to happen in June to resolve whether or not sanctions could be quickly lifted pending Mazepin’s full problem, which can be heard in July.