Post by no1novice on Apr 11, 2022 18:30:51 GMT
Russian karter Artem Severiukhin, 15, under FIA investigation after 'unacceptable gesture' on podium.
nb it was a Nazi salute.
and then he laughed.
a lot.
It looked like he did it as a dare as it wasn’t a full salute. And he looked really shifty.
Artem Severiukhin, 15, appeared to perform a Nazi salute and laugh when celebrating his victory in round one of the FIA Karting European Championship at Portimao; Russian driver, who is competing with Italian license, set to have contract terminated by his team
Last Updated: 11/04/22 5:50pm
The FIA is investigating Artem Severiukhin's gesture on the podium in Portugal
The FIA is investigating the "unacceptable conduct" of a Russian go-kart driver following his actions on the podium after winning a race on Sunday.
Artem Severiukhin, 15, appeared to perform a Nazi salute and laugh when celebrating his victory in round one of the FIA Karting European Championship at Portimao.
The FIA, motorsport's governing body, said it was looking into the incident, footage of which has been widely circulated and condemned on social media.
"The FIA confirms it has launched an immediate investigation into the unacceptable conduct of Mr Artem Severiukhin that occurred during the podium ceremony for the OK category at Round 1 of the 2022 FIA Karting European Championship at Kartodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal," read a statement on Monday.
"The FIA will communicate shortly on the further steps that will be taken in this case."
Severiukhin, who pounded his chest before raising his right arm, was competing in the championship with an Italian license due to the FIA's ban on Russian competitors following the country's invasion of Ukraine. The Italian national anthem was playing as he made the gesture.
Severiukhin, however, has denied giving a Nazi salute and instead says he was celebrating with his friends and family, who were standing opposite the podium.
"I would like to address everyone about yesterday's situation on the podium," he was quoted as saying by a Russian automobile federation spokesperson, as per Motorsport.com.
"I won the round of the European Championship and was very happy.
"I'm from Russia. I thanked the team and my relatives from Russia. Someone saw a bad gesture in my actions, but it's not. I just thanked them. I am Russian, I am from Russia and I stand by my country."
Severiukhin to be sacked by team | Russian Automobile Federation make statement
Ward Racing, his Swedish team, have already said they plan to terminate Severiukhin's contract.
"Ward Racing is deeply in shame of the pilot's behaviour which it condemns in the strongest possible terms," they said. "Action will promptly be taken accordingly.
"The actions of Artem Severyukhin during the award ceremony on April 10, 2022 were exclusively individual and do not represent the views and values of Ward Racing in any manner. On the contrary, Ward Racing stands with the international community condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and expresses its solidarity with the people suffering because of this unprovoked and horrific attack.
"Ward Racing accordingly condemns the personal actions of pilot Artem Severyukhin during the award ceremony on April 10, 2022 in the strongest possible terms, as it considers them a manifestation of unsportsmanlike behaviour, an unacceptable violation of the ethical and moral sports codex.
"With this statement, Ward Racing expresses its opinion, as well as the opinion of all athletes and staff of the Ward Racing team. On the basis of these considerations, Ward Racing sees no possibility for continued cooperation with Artem Severyukhin and will proceed with terminating his racing contract."
www.skysports.com/more-sports/motor-racing/news/15749/12588154/russian-karter-artem-severiukhin-15-under-fia-investigation-after-unacceptable-gesture-on-podium
nb it was a Nazi salute.
and then he laughed.
a lot.
It looked like he did it as a dare as it wasn’t a full salute. And he looked really shifty.
Artem Severiukhin, 15, appeared to perform a Nazi salute and laugh when celebrating his victory in round one of the FIA Karting European Championship at Portimao; Russian driver, who is competing with Italian license, set to have contract terminated by his team
Last Updated: 11/04/22 5:50pm
The FIA is investigating Artem Severiukhin's gesture on the podium in Portugal
The FIA is investigating the "unacceptable conduct" of a Russian go-kart driver following his actions on the podium after winning a race on Sunday.
Artem Severiukhin, 15, appeared to perform a Nazi salute and laugh when celebrating his victory in round one of the FIA Karting European Championship at Portimao.
The FIA, motorsport's governing body, said it was looking into the incident, footage of which has been widely circulated and condemned on social media.
"The FIA confirms it has launched an immediate investigation into the unacceptable conduct of Mr Artem Severiukhin that occurred during the podium ceremony for the OK category at Round 1 of the 2022 FIA Karting European Championship at Kartodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal," read a statement on Monday.
"The FIA will communicate shortly on the further steps that will be taken in this case."
Severiukhin, who pounded his chest before raising his right arm, was competing in the championship with an Italian license due to the FIA's ban on Russian competitors following the country's invasion of Ukraine. The Italian national anthem was playing as he made the gesture.
Severiukhin, however, has denied giving a Nazi salute and instead says he was celebrating with his friends and family, who were standing opposite the podium.
"I would like to address everyone about yesterday's situation on the podium," he was quoted as saying by a Russian automobile federation spokesperson, as per Motorsport.com.
"I won the round of the European Championship and was very happy.
"I'm from Russia. I thanked the team and my relatives from Russia. Someone saw a bad gesture in my actions, but it's not. I just thanked them. I am Russian, I am from Russia and I stand by my country."
Severiukhin to be sacked by team | Russian Automobile Federation make statement
Ward Racing, his Swedish team, have already said they plan to terminate Severiukhin's contract.
"Ward Racing is deeply in shame of the pilot's behaviour which it condemns in the strongest possible terms," they said. "Action will promptly be taken accordingly.
"The actions of Artem Severyukhin during the award ceremony on April 10, 2022 were exclusively individual and do not represent the views and values of Ward Racing in any manner. On the contrary, Ward Racing stands with the international community condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and expresses its solidarity with the people suffering because of this unprovoked and horrific attack.
"Ward Racing accordingly condemns the personal actions of pilot Artem Severyukhin during the award ceremony on April 10, 2022 in the strongest possible terms, as it considers them a manifestation of unsportsmanlike behaviour, an unacceptable violation of the ethical and moral sports codex.
"With this statement, Ward Racing expresses its opinion, as well as the opinion of all athletes and staff of the Ward Racing team. On the basis of these considerations, Ward Racing sees no possibility for continued cooperation with Artem Severyukhin and will proceed with terminating his racing contract."
www.skysports.com/more-sports/motor-racing/news/15749/12588154/russian-karter-artem-severiukhin-15-under-fia-investigation-after-unacceptable-gesture-on-podium
