The FIA ​​has called an emergency meeting of the World Motorsport Council after the Ukrainian Automobile Federation requested the suspension of all Russian drivers from all motorsport competitions following Russia's invasion of their country.

The Haas F1 Team has confirmed that it will continue with the same driver line-up next year, consisting of Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin, the team said in a statement ahead of the Russian Grand Prix.

The Haas F1 Team unveiled their new F1 car for 2021 on the first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, a day after they first tested the new car on the same track during the day to shoot promotional materials.

Nikita Mazepin will make his debut in Formula 1 under the neutral flag due to the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sports to ban the use of the Russian flag in all international events until the end of 2022.