Russian Race-Car Driver Heads to Federal Court Over Canadian Sanctions

Russian Race-Car Driver Heads to Federal Court Over Canadian Sanctions
Haas driver Nikita Mazepin of Russia arrives to the Losail International Circuit in Losail, Qatar, on Nov. 18, 2021. Darko Bandic/AP Photo
The Canadian Press
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A Russian race-car driver is taking Canada to court, saying sanctions imposed against him following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine are unfairly hurting his career.

Nikita Mazepin, a former Formula One driver, wants the Federal Court to direct Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly to take immediate steps to remove him from the Canadian sanctions list.