Far too often, the Formula 1 establishment fails to take action to condemn inappropriate actions of senior figures within the sport.
He is a repeat offender, and his presence in Formula 1 fundamentally violates any promises of equality or ethics from the FIA.
The victim can then be seen attempting to move away from him, and covers the camera and raises a middle finger towards it.
The video has been unanimously labelled as inappropriate, and appears a clear example of sexual assault.
It is almost unfathomable, then, that Mazepin posted it himself, on his own social media account.
I am sorry for the offence I have rightly caused and to the embarrassment I have brought to Haas F1 Team.
What it is, is a clear statement of intent - the intent to continue pushing as many boundaries as possible. »