Haas has confirmed its vehicles have been given clearance to depart the Netherlands after the Dutch Grand Prix and head to Monza.
Former title sponsor Uralkali was awaiting the return of cash it had paid to the crew in early 2022, previous to Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine that led to Haas terminating the contract. Whereas the tip of the deal was deemed authorized by a Swiss tribunal in June, it additionally ordered Haas to pay again the funds it had obtained prematurely.
With that return cost not being obtained by Uralkali for greater than two months, the Russian firm initiated proceedings at Zandvoort by sending in bailiffs that itemized Haas’ stock and will cease it from leaving the nation till it had obtained the excellent quantity.
Uralkali was Haas’ title sponsor in 2021. Charles Coates/Motorsport Pictures
Haas made the cost on Friday having “been working with its attorneys to make sure cost will adjust to all related U.S., EU, UK and Swiss sanctions legal guidelines and rules”, however as of Sunday had not but obtained acknowledgement of the transaction from Uralkali, and so its vehicles didn’t depart the Netherlands after Sunday’s race.
On Monday morning, a crew spokesperson acknowledged the state of affairs has been resolved and the crew’s gear can head to Monza.
“Uralkali have now confirmed receipt of final Friday’s monetary switch and due to this fact our vehicles have been given clearance to depart the Netherlands and make their method to Italy instantly,” the spokesperson stated.
RACER understands the crew doesn’t envisage any affect or delays on its preparations for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, with observe motion beginning round 700 miles away in northern Italy on Friday.
