Haas F1 Team Resolves Payment Dispute with Uralkali

The Haas Formula 1 Team has resolved its legal dispute with former sponsor Uralkali, allowing the team to leave Zandvoort for the upcoming Italian Grand Prix. Following a ruling from a Swiss arbitration court, Haas was required to repay approximately $9 million to Uralkali, which had claimed Haas missed a payment deadline. After a tense situation where Uralkali sent bailiffs to seize Haas' assets at the Dutch Grand Prix, Haas confirmed that the payment was made, clearing the way for their departure. Team principal Ayao Komatsu stated that while the process was complicated due to international sanctions, they worked closely with their lawyers to expedite the resolution. Despite finishing point-less in the recent race, Haas remains seventh in the Constructors' Standings with 27 points. Uralkali aims to use the received funds to enhance food supply stability.