Former F1 Celebrity Purchases Moscow Estate Originally Constructed for Naomi Campbell, Reports Say
Ex-Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin has allegedly purchased a $44 million mansion in Moscow that was initially constructed for Naomi Campbell by a Russian tycoon. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Former Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin has reportedly purchased a mansion in Moscow that was originally built for supermodel Naomi Campbell. The expansive futuristic estate, situated in a prestigious suburb of the Russian capital, set Mazepin back 4.5 billion rubles, according to a report from the Mash Telegram channel, which cited insider sources.
Spanning 3,300 square meters, the house is notable for being the only private residence designed by acclaimed Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, who oversaw its construction personally. The property was commissioned by Russian tycoon Vladislav Doronin during his romantic relationship with Campbell from 2008 to 2012. Initially intended as a wedding gift for the supermodel, the mansion remained with Doronin following their breakup.
The mansion is characterized by its distinctly futuristic architecture and features a partially underground design. It boasts impressive amenities including a nightclub, spa, 20-meter swimming pool, gym, and a Japanese garden. Additionally, the property is accompanied by 75 hectares of land and a bathhouse comparable to the size of a three-room apartment, as reported by various media outlets.
According to Mash, Doronin has attempted to sell the estate since 2016 but faced challenges, likely due to the original asking price of $150 million. In 2022, he reportedly transferred ownership of the house to his mother as a gift.
The new owner, Mazepin, was let go by the American F1 team Haas and subsequently placed on an EU sanctions blacklist amid the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. This occurred while his father, Dmitry, was the controlling stakeholder of Russian fertilizer company Uralkali, which served as the team's main sponsor.
After his dismissal, Nikita Mazepin expressed criticism towards Haas for their decision and accused the West of attempting to "cancel" Russia, a sentiment he attributed to the wave of sporting sanctions against Russian athletes. He later announced on social media that he would not be returning to F1 but continued to compete in other international racing events.
In March of this year, the European Court of Justice ruled that Mazepin should be cleared of sanctions, concluding that his family ties to his father were insufficient grounds for the restrictions.
As of now, neither Mazepin nor Doronin has confirmed the reports regarding the sale of the mansion.
Mathilde Moreau for TROIB News
Spanning 3,300 square meters, the house is notable for being the only private residence designed by acclaimed Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, who oversaw its construction personally. The property was commissioned by Russian tycoon Vladislav Doronin during his romantic relationship with Campbell from 2008 to 2012. Initially intended as a wedding gift for the supermodel, the mansion remained with Doronin following their breakup.
The mansion is characterized by its distinctly futuristic architecture and features a partially underground design. It boasts impressive amenities including a nightclub, spa, 20-meter swimming pool, gym, and a Japanese garden. Additionally, the property is accompanied by 75 hectares of land and a bathhouse comparable to the size of a three-room apartment, as reported by various media outlets.
According to Mash, Doronin has attempted to sell the estate since 2016 but faced challenges, likely due to the original asking price of $150 million. In 2022, he reportedly transferred ownership of the house to his mother as a gift.
The new owner, Mazepin, was let go by the American F1 team Haas and subsequently placed on an EU sanctions blacklist amid the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. This occurred while his father, Dmitry, was the controlling stakeholder of Russian fertilizer company Uralkali, which served as the team's main sponsor.
After his dismissal, Nikita Mazepin expressed criticism towards Haas for their decision and accused the West of attempting to "cancel" Russia, a sentiment he attributed to the wave of sporting sanctions against Russian athletes. He later announced on social media that he would not be returning to F1 but continued to compete in other international racing events.
In March of this year, the European Court of Justice ruled that Mazepin should be cleared of sanctions, concluding that his family ties to his father were insufficient grounds for the restrictions.
As of now, neither Mazepin nor Doronin has confirmed the reports regarding the sale of the mansion.
Mathilde Moreau for TROIB News
