Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher will compete in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a single entry, while Nikita Mazepin has contracted COVID-19.
The final stage of the Formula 1 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, is set to take place with a reduced grid. One driver who will be missing from the race is Nikita Mazepin, who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Mazepin, who drives for the Haas team, will secure the 21st position in the championship standings, having ended the season with zero points. His teammate, Mick Schumacher, will step in to represent Haas at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, starting in 19th position.
However, it was not possible for Pietro Fittipaldi to replace Mazepin at the race. According to FIA Sporting Regulations (Article 31.1), driver substitutions must be officially registered and approved by the FIA prior to the event, and late or last-minute replacements are barred by these rules. Fittipaldi did not participate in any practice sessions over the weekend and was not officially registered as Mazepin's replacement before the Abu Dhabi GP, making him ineligible to start the race.
The exact reasons for Fittipaldi's ineligibility may include failure to meet medical criteria, lack of a valid Super Licence, or not notifying the FIA within the required deadlines.
Despite missing the final race, Mazepin's absence will not significantly impact the championship standings, as Mick Schumacher's starting position in the championship standings remains undetermined. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will mark the end of the 2021 Formula 1 season, and fans are eagerly awaiting the final showdown between the top drivers.
The racing world is abuzz with anticipation for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, even though Nikita Mazepin, who drives for the Haas team, will not be participating due to COVID-19. Meanwhile, auto-racing enthusiasts are wondering if Mick Schumacher, Mazepin's replacement, can make a mark in this final race of the Formula 1 season.
