Mazepin ruled out of FP2 by Haas chassis change

Haas' Nikita Mazepin will sit out this evening's FP2 in Qatar following the US outfit's decision to supply the Russian driver with a new chassis.

Mazepin, who clocked in P20 at the end of FP1, suffered a few bumpy rides in Friday's opening practice session at Losail that resulted in "substantial floor damage" according to his team.

2021 Qatar GP Free Practice 1 - Results

Haas was left with no other choice but to build up a new chassis for the Russian who, along with Red Bull's Sergio Perez, is the only driver on the grid to have previously raced at the Doha circuit.

Mazepin's teammate Mick Schumacher who was 18th fastest in the morning session also suffered an off-track excursion in FP1 at Losail's Turn 4, but fortunately with no consequences.

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Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.