Artem Severyukhin was expelled from the team.
15-year-old Russian racer < Artem Severyukhin apologized for his Nazi gesture at the European Junior Karting Championships in Portugal.
“Standing on the podium, I portrayed a gesture that many perceived as a Nazi salute. I did not support Nazism and I consider it one of the worst crimes against humanity. I competed under Italian license and won the race under the Italian flag. I just wanted to portray this gesture.
I can't explain how everything else happened. I know I'm guilty, I know I'm stupid. Please understand that I didn't support Nazism or fascism with this gesture. I did not want to offend the audience, pilots, fans, team or viewers of the broadcast. Excuse me, please, “- quotes Severyukhin Rossi The Automobile Federation.
It will be recalled that Severyukhin took first place in the race of the first stage of the tournament in Portimau, Portugal. On the podium, the Russian showed a Nazi gesture and began to laugh.
15-year-old athlete due to sanctions played for the team under the Italian flag, using a racing license.
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Earlier it was reported that the Ward Racing team kicked out a Russian racer who showed a Nazi salute .
