Severiyin criticized for the gesture ( Image: Twitter @ Russian kart champion Artem Severiukhin is being investigated by the FIA after appearing to show Nazi salute after participating in the European Karting Championship. Severijin had won the match 11-15 in Portugal and therefore climbed to the top of the podium. While being recognized for his victory, the teenager hit his chest before opening his palm and pointing his hand outward. Severiyin then quickly let go of his hand before falling into hysterical laughter. He denies that he made a Nazi salute. Following the dispute, the 15-year-old terminated his contract with his Swedish-based team, Ward Racing, and is now under “immediate investigation” into his actions. Nikita Mazepin “has seized more than 100 100 million in assets” in sanctions related to the war in Ukraine, Michael Masi was described as “responsible” who did not respect the drivers by the boss of Mercedes, Toto Wolff The sport’s governing body described Severiyin’s greeting as “unacceptable behavior”. “The International Automobile Federation has confirmed that an immediate investigation has been launched,” the statement said. “In the unacceptable behavior of Mr. Artem Severiukhin that happened during the ceremony on the podium for the category OK in the 1st round of the European Karting FIA Championship 2022 at the Kartodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal. The FIA will contact you shortly for further action in this case. “ Artem Severiukhin appeared to show the Nazi salute. ( Picture: [email protected] Following his actions, Severijin has since had his contract terminated by the Swedish Ward Racing team, which admitted in a statement that they were “ashamed”. The team confirmed: “Ward Racing condemns the personal actions of pilot Artem Severiukhin during the award ceremony on April 10, 2022 on the strongest terms, as it considers them a manifestation of unsportsmanlike conduct, an unacceptable violation of ethical and ethical sports code. . » “Based on these considerations, Ward Racing sees no possibility of continuing to work with Artem Severiukhin and will proceed with the termination of his racing contract.” The 15-year-old climbed the podium under the Italian flag and delivered the greeting when the Italian national anthem was played. Max Ferstappen needs urgent change at Red Bull to save F1 title defense Lewis Hamilton clarifies dull “difficult position” radio message to Mercedes Reports suggest that Severijin could well have carried out Italy’s fascist Roman salute because he was fighting under the national flag. However, the far-right brand has been illegal in Italy since 1952. In a statement, the 15-year-old has since apologized and revealed that it is a “habit” for Italian athletes to hit their chests: “I want to apologize to everyone for what happened yesterday at the European Karting Championship. Standing on the podium, I made a gesture that many perceived as a Nazi salute. It is not true, I never supported Nazism. Artem Severiukhin burst out laughing on the podium. ( Picture: [email protected] “It was one of the worst crimes against humanity. But I ran with an Italian license and flag and the kids in front of the podium showed me that in Italy, in such cases, it is customary to hit yourself in the chest in the area of the heart. I just wanted to make a gesture, and how it all happened, I can not explain. “I know I’m a fool and I’m ready to be punished. I’m sorry.” read more Lewis Hamilton knows that time is against Mercedes despite the “amazing” result of the Australian GP read more Lewis Hamilton would have to “cut off” his ear to comply with the resurrected F1 rule
