Nikita Mazepin has set an “example” by fighting for his right as a Russian citizen to race in Formula 1. “This was a rather special case, because he also got himself on the EI sanctions list along with his father,” Petrov told RT. I think his case should become an example so that the rest of our athletes can also defend their interests in this way,” he added. “People will see that if not by their own international federations, then at least in the European Court of Justice they can protect their rights,” Petrov added. “Other Russian athletes may well follow the example of Mazepin,” she said. “This situation can really serve as an example for all Russian athletes,” Antseliovich added.

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