Artem Severiukhin

A 15-year-old Russian karting champion has apologised for being “stupid” after appearing to make a Nazi salute on the podium following his win in the first ...

But that’s not true – I have never supported Nazism and consider it one of the most terrible crimes against humanity.” But please understand that I did not support Nazism or fascism with this gesture.” Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

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But that’s not true – I have never supported Nazism and consider it one of the most terrible crimes against humanity.” But please understand that I did not support Nazism or fascism with this gesture.” “The Russian Automobile Federation informs that Artem Severiukhin was released from the RAF and competed in the European Championship under an Italian licence, which is why Artem has the Italian flag on the protocol and the Italian anthem sounded on the podium. The organisation said: “The Russian Automobile Federation is clarifying the circumstances of the incident and the athlete’s act, and is also analysing the comments of the parties in connection with this. The Russian Automobile Federation has also said that it is looking into the matter and is “clarifying the circumstances of the incident”. In the official statement, the team added: “Ward Racing accordingly condemns the personal actions of pilot Artem Severiukhin 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.”

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But that’s not true – I have never supported Nazism and consider it one of the most terrible crimes against humanity.” But please understand that I did not support Nazism or fascism with this gesture.” “The Russian Automobile Federation informs that Artem Severiukhin was released from the RAF and competed in the European Championship under an Italian licence, which is why Artem has the Italian flag on the protocol and the Italian anthem sounded on the podium. The organisation said: “The Russian Automobile Federation is clarifying the circumstances of the incident and the athlete’s act, and is also analysing the comments of the parties in connection with this. The Russian Automobile Federation has also said that it is looking into the matter and is “clarifying the circumstances of the incident”. In the official statement, the team added: “Ward Racing accordingly condemns the personal actions of pilot Artem Severiukhin 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.”

Russian karting champion Artem Severiukhin has apologised for appearing to display the Nazi salute on the podium at the European karting championships.

In explaining the chest-thump, he added: "I was performing under an Italian licence and won the race under the Italian flag. But that's not true - I have never supported Nazism and consider it one of the most terrible crimes against humanity." Ford - Bring on tomorrow

Artem Severiukhin pounded his chest and raised his right arm in the gesture before laughing as he celebrated his victory in round one of the FIA Karting ...

But please believe there was no intention in my actions to support Nazism, there was no desire to offend spectators." I have never support Nazism and consider it one of the worst crimes against humanity." "Standing on the podium I made a gesture which many perceived as a Nazi salute.

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.

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." "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. The FIA Karting European Championship is a reputable series, with current Formula 1 stars Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris all having won titles during their junior careers. Explaining his chest-thump as a routine way of expressing gratitude, he added: "I was performing under an Italian licence and won the race under the Italian flag. But that's not true - I have never supported Nazism and consider it one of the most terrible crimes against humanity." "Action will promptly be taken accordingly.

The FIA will investigate teenager Artem Severiukhin who appeared to laugh while making gesture after race in Portugal.

“I saw it on our military and looked at what this symbol means. “The actions of Artem Severiukhin 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. “Since the start of the ongoing war, our firm stance has been demonstrated with ‘No War’ helmets and stickers.

Artem Severiukhin, 15, raised his arm in an apparent Nazi salute before laughing; He said he was not supporting fascism and it was a traditional Italian ...

He said: 'I want to apologise. It's not clear how he was able to compete under Italy's flag. The racer said the gesture was not a sign he supported fascism and instead claimed it was a traditional Italian gesture because he races under Italian flag 'I am ready to be punished but there was no support for Nazism or fascism' However the racer said the gesture was not a sign he supported fascism and instead claimed it was a traditional Italian gesture because he races under Italian flag. - He said he was not supporting fascism and it was a traditional Italian gesture

Severiukhin won the opening round of the FIA Karting European Championship OK category on Sunday. Russian competitors are restricted from taking part in FIA ...

“Ward Racing accordingly condemns the personal actions of pilot Artem Severyukhin during the award ceremony on April 10th, 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. As Swedish citizens, we are furthermore proud of our country which made the historical decision to send weapons to Ukraine for the fight against the Russian army.”

Artem Severiukhin, a 15-year-old Russian go-kart driver, is under investigation by international motorsports' governing body for making what appeared to be ...

The weapons: Ukraine is making use of weapons such as Javelin antitank missiles and Switchblade “kamikaze” drones, provided by the United States and other allies. The last independent newsletter in Russia suspended its operations. “I would like to address everyone about yesterday’s situation on the podium,” he said via a Russian Automobile Federation spokesman and Motorsport.com. “I won the round of the European Championship and was very happy. The RAF said it was looking into the incident as well, adding in a statement that it considers “unacceptable any, even an accidental, manifestation of fascism and Nazism in Russian motorsport and among Russian athletes.” Ward Racing, his karting team, planned to end its relationship with him and said on Instagram that it “condemns the personal actions of pilot Artem Severiukhin during the award ceremony on April 10, 2022 in the strongest possible terms, as it considers them a manifestation of unsportsmanlike behavior, an unacceptable violation of the ethical and moral sports code.” FIA Karting in a statement called the incident “unacceptable” and said it “launched an immediate investigation” into what occurred at the FIA Karting European Championship at Kartodromo Internacional do Algarve. It promised that “further steps that will be taken in this case.”

Russian go-kart champion Artem Severiukhin has been dropped by his team after allegedly performing a Nazi salute on the podium after winning an event in ...

“Ward Racing... condemns the personal actions of pilot Artem Severiukhin 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,” the statement read. I am Russian, I am from Russia and I stand by my country.” “I would like to address everyone about yesterday’s situation on the podium,” he was quoted as saying by a Russian automobile federation spokesperson.