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FIA is investigating a 15-year old Russian kart racer after Nazi salute on podium
Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:46 am
Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:46 am
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The FIA has begun an investigation into a Russian karting driver who performed what appeared to be a Nazi salute on the podium during a karting race in Portugal yesterday.
In a clip shared across social media, Artem Severiukhin was seen tapping his chest twice and shooting his right arm out before laughing, having just won the opening race of FIA-sanctioned European Karting Championship,
The 15-year-old is currently competing with an Italian licence after the FIA banned all Russian and Belarussian drivers from racing under their national flag following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In response, the Russian Automobile Federation’s press officer Maria Melnikova released a video of Severiukhin, in which he said he “would like to apologise to everybody for what happened yesterday at the European Karting Championship.
“While stood on the podium, I made a gesture that many perceive as a Nazi salute. That was not the case. I have never supported Nazism and see it as one of the most abhorrent crimes against humanity.
“I was racing under the Italian license, won the race under the Italian flag, and guys below the podium were showing to me that in Italy in such cases it’s customary to beat your chest, around where the heart is, expressing gratitude. I just wanted to do that gesture. How all the rest happened, I cannot explain.
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Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:51 am to Street Hawk
Is this wrong?
Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:53 am to Street Hawk
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In a clip shared across social media, Artem Severiukhin was seen tapping his chest twice and shooting his right arm out before laughing, having just won the opening race of FIA-sanctioned European Karting Championship,
so a 15 year old made a edgy joke
Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:55 am to Street Hawk
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“I was racing under the Italian license, won the race under the Italian flag, and guys below the podium were showing to me that in Italy in such cases it’s customary to beat your chest, around where the heart is, expressing gratitude. I just wanted to do that gesture. How all the rest happened, I cannot explain.
He's 15, so I suppose it's possible the Italians trolled him into doing a fascist salute a la Paolo Di Canio back in the day.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:59 am to Street Hawk
The kid is just saying "full speed ahead to victory." Nothing to see here.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 12:02 pm to Street Hawk
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guys below the podium were showing to me that in Italy in such cases it’s customary to beat your chest, around where the heart is, expressing gratitude. I just wanted to do that gesture. How all the rest happened, I cannot explain.
Could be an honest mistake. Wouldn't want a 15 year old to be tarred and feathered over it. However he will probably be banned for life by FIA. Such is the world we live in.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 12:20 pm to BigDawg0420
Want to give him benefit of the doubt that he didn't.
The chest bump thing before makes me think there might be more. The laugh after means he may have meant it as a joke, but you can't joke about that shite in that position.
The chest bump thing before makes me think there might be more. The laugh after means he may have meant it as a joke, but you can't joke about that shite in that position.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 1:14 pm to fightin tigers
Meanwhile, these guys are A-OK...
Posted on 4/11/22 at 1:47 pm to Street Hawk
Russian karting champion, 15, breaks silence amid FIA probe into 'Nazi salute'
ARTEM SEVERIUKHIN has issued an apology and denied making a 'Nazi salute' on the podium in Portugal during the FIA Karting European Championship.
Artem Severiukhin has denied making a 'Nazi salute' on the podium
Artem Severiukhin has broken his silence after drawing huge criticism following his alleged 'Nazi salute' on the podium after winning the FIA Karting European Championship in Portugal. The Russian teenager was victorious in the 11-15 age group category, but was competing under the Italian flag as his country continues to be barred from international sporting events.
Russian junior karting champion suspended after making ‘Nazi salute
But after winning the event, he sparked criticism with his behaviour as the national anthem was played out. He initially beat his chest before appearing to then perform a Nazi salute standing atop the podium, which led to him bursting out in laughter.
Severyukhin has since been suspended by his karting team, and he has now issued a grovelling apology but denied the perceived actions. In a video, the young driver said: "I want to apologise to everyone for what happened yesterday in the European Karting Championship.
"Standing on the podium, I made a gesture which many perceived as a Nazi salute. It's not true, I have never supported Nazism, it was one of the worst crimes against humanity. But I raced under an Italian licence and flag and the guys in front of the podium showed me that in Italy, in such cases, it's customary to hit yourself on the chest in the heart area.
The teenager appeared to laugh wildly afterwards.
He added: "I just wanted to make a gesture, and how everything has happened, I can't explain. I know that I'm a fool and I am ready to be punished, I am sorry." That punishment it seems, has already come, with his Swedish Ward Racing team confirming they willm be terminating his contract for what they described as "an unacceptable violation of the ethical and moral sports codex."
The team said in a statement: "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.
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ARTEM SEVERIUKHIN has issued an apology and denied making a 'Nazi salute' on the podium in Portugal during the FIA Karting European Championship.
Artem Severiukhin has denied making a 'Nazi salute' on the podium
Artem Severiukhin has broken his silence after drawing huge criticism following his alleged 'Nazi salute' on the podium after winning the FIA Karting European Championship in Portugal. The Russian teenager was victorious in the 11-15 age group category, but was competing under the Italian flag as his country continues to be barred from international sporting events.
Russian junior karting champion suspended after making ‘Nazi salute
But after winning the event, he sparked criticism with his behaviour as the national anthem was played out. He initially beat his chest before appearing to then perform a Nazi salute standing atop the podium, which led to him bursting out in laughter.
Severyukhin has since been suspended by his karting team, and he has now issued a grovelling apology but denied the perceived actions. In a video, the young driver said: "I want to apologise to everyone for what happened yesterday in the European Karting Championship.
"Standing on the podium, I made a gesture which many perceived as a Nazi salute. It's not true, I have never supported Nazism, it was one of the worst crimes against humanity. But I raced under an Italian licence and flag and the guys in front of the podium showed me that in Italy, in such cases, it's customary to hit yourself on the chest in the heart area.
The teenager appeared to laugh wildly afterwards.
He added: "I just wanted to make a gesture, and how everything has happened, I can't explain. I know that I'm a fool and I am ready to be punished, I am sorry." That punishment it seems, has already come, with his Swedish Ward Racing team confirming they willm be terminating his contract for what they described as "an unacceptable violation of the ethical and moral sports codex."
The team said in a statement: "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.
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Posted on 4/11/22 at 1:55 pm to Obtuse1
The chest bump wasn't the issue, it was the arm motion and wave after.
If there is another video of him waving to the crowd in that manner I am good taking him at his word.
If there is another video of him waving to the crowd in that manner I am good taking him at his word.
This post was edited on 4/11/22 at 1:56 pm
Posted on 4/11/22 at 1:59 pm to Street Hawk
Posted on 4/11/22 at 3:17 pm to Street Hawk
That’s a pretty natural hand motion to wave after pounding your chest. Just like the “OK” symbol people are looking for something that’s not there. A bunch of dumbasses that have been praising the Azov nazis are gonna be real upset about this.
This post was edited on 4/11/22 at 3:20 pm
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:18 pm to Street Hawk
Ohnoz! Is it a crime?
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:22 pm to Jack Ruby
quote:who specifically is supporting Azoz
Meanwhile, these guys are A-OK...
This post was edited on 4/11/22 at 9:23 pm
Posted on 4/11/22 at 9:27 pm to Street Hawk
OAN taught me Russia is good America bad.
Posted on 4/11/22 at 10:49 pm to fightin tigers
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Want to give him benefit of the doubt that he didn't.
The chest bump thing before makes me think there might be more. The laugh after means he may have meant it as a joke, but you can't joke about that shite in that position.
He may have been laughing towards the Italians who told him to do an “Italian” gesture.
If someone tried to teach me a gesture of a culture I was visiting I would laugh towards them after attempting to do it.
It would suck if the Italians set him up, but setting up others to do stupid stuff also seems like a teenage thing as well.
Accept apology and move on. If he does it or something similar again then act on it.
This post was edited on 4/12/22 at 12:50 am
Posted on 4/11/22 at 10:50 pm to fightin tigers
Why would a Russian even want to do the nazi salute when they slaughtered each other?
This is manufactured outrage.
This is manufactured outrage.
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