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FIA launches investigation into karting driver after podium salute

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The FIA has confirmed that it has launched an investigation into 15-year-old karting racer Artem Severiukhin after he performed a salute during a podium ceremony last weekend.

Severiukhin is a Russian driver but is currently racing under an Italian licence. 

Following his victory at the OK FIA Karting European Championship in Portimao, Severiukhin beat his chest twice before extending his arm outwards.

#Russian driver Artyom Severyukhin, competing under the Italian flag at the #European Junior Karting Championship, showed a #Nazi salute at the awards ceremony.

He competing under the #Italian flag because of the sanctions imposed on #Russia. pic.twitter.com/q4wOGHPsvR

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) April 11, 2022

The salute is most closely associated with the Nazi movement, while it has also been suggested that he could have been performing the Roman salute of Italy.

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The FIA has condemned Severiukhin’s action, confirming that it has started an investigation into the incident.

“The FIA confirms that it has launched an immediate investigation into the unacceptable conduct of Mr Arterm Severiukhinthat occurred during the podium ceremony for the OK category at Round 1 of the 2022 FIA Karting European Championship at the Kartodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal.

“The FIA will communicate shortly on the further steps that will be taken in this case.”

Severiukhin currently leads the OK FIA Karting European Championship standings after the opening round in Portugal.

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