Nikita Mazepin endured a tough rookie season in Formula 1, as he was often outpaced by Haas teammate Mick Schumacher.
Haas decided not to develop their car for 2021 in order to devote all of its resources to the new technical standards for 2022.
Despite the team's competitive position, Haas F1 CEO Steiner underlined the necessity of keeping the squad motivated.
Reserve driver Pietro Fittipaldi is in Abu Dhabi, but the Brazilian is ineligible to stand in because he hasn't participated in at least one session this weekend.
Mazepin was left absolutely fuming after being overtaken by Schumacher on their final out laps of the qualifying session on Saturday.
Mazepin was already under the microscope before he even started his first F1 race due to his off-track antics.
With a big injection of fresh funds and the recruitment of new staff, the future looks brighter for the outfit.
Three drivers are in their debut Formula 1 season in 2021. Let us take a look at how F1's latest rookes have fared thus far.
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Haas driver Nikita Mazepin said this preperations for the Portugal GP will be difficult and took a subtle dig at teammate Mick Schumacher in the process.