BIZARRE: Uralkali - What They Never Told You

Body of Russian businessman once detained in Belarus found on Cyprus beach

Baumgertner was the CEO of Uralkali when Belarusian authorities placed him under house arrest

The Independent UK · Feb 4

Haas free to travel to Italian GP as Uralkali dispute resolved

Haas is free to take its cars and equipment to Monza after former sponsor Uralkali confirmed receipt of a refund payment believed to total $9 million and an F1 car.

Autosport · Aug 26, 2024

Haas cars and equipment stuck in Zandvoort amid Uralkali row

Haas is currently unable to take its cars and equipment away from the Dutch Grand Prix as former sponsor Uralkali awaits receipt of an overdue refund payment believed to total $9million, with the Russian firm having gone through court to seize the Formula 1 team’s assets.

Autosport · Aug 25, 2024

Uralkali claims Haas F1 has missed payment deadline after court ruling

Former Haas title sponsor Uralkali claims that the team has failed to pay a refund it is owed, plus delivery of a Formula 1 car, relating to its cancelled deal.

Autosport · Jul 16, 2024

Ex-F1 driver Mazepin begins testing in Europe as EU sanctions lift

Former Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin has completed a GT3 test in Hungary after the sanctions imposed against him by the European Union were lifted at the start of the year.

Autosport · Jul 2, 2024

Arbitration panel rules in Haas court battle with Mazepin sponsor Uralkali

The Swiss arbitration court mediating the dispute between the Haas Formula 1 team and Uralkali over the former's decision to end their sponsorship agreement following Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion has issued a ruling.

Autosport · Jun 23, 2024

What is an F1 pay driver? All to know about the controversial tag

Motorsport is one of the most expensive industries in the world as Red Bull paid a staggering $7,445,817 to enter the 2024 F1 season.  But costs are also high at a national level with teams paying up to £29,000 for a space on the British GT grid.  So it is…

Autosport · May 2, 2024

Inside Nikita Mazepin F1 axing as Guenther Steiner opens up on Ukraine invasion reaction

Guenther Steiner's new book Surviving to Drive, seen by Mirror Sport, comes out later this week and details the Haas chief's reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

Ukrainian group protests Oscar nominations for ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ citing film’s alleged ties to a Russian oligarch

LOS ANGELES — A global Ukrainian group is protesting the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ nomination of “Top Gun: Maverick” for multiple Oscars, including best picture, citing its concerns over the film’s alleged ties to a Russian oligarch sanctioned by Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 7, 2023

Haas: New F1 title sponsor will allow team to reach budget cap

Haas will be able to operate at the level of the Formula 1 budget cap from 2023 thanks to its new title sponsor, according to Gunther Steiner.

Autosport · Oct 21, 2022