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Motor racing: Mazepin out of Abu Dhabi GP after positive COVID-19 test

December 9, 2021 Haas' Nikita Mazepin and AlphaTauri's Yuki Tsunoda during the press conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS

Russian Formula One rookie Nikita Mazepin will not race in Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after testing positive for COVID-19, his Haas team said.

Mazepin will not be replaced and Haas will run with only one driver, Mick Schumacher, because rules prohibit a driver who has not taken part in at least one session from racing on Sunday.

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