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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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‘I’m stupid’, says teenage Russian kart racer being investigated for alleged Nazi salute

FIA

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 round of the European Championship in Portugal.

Artem Severyukhin has been axed by his team, Ward Racing, while motor sport’s world governing body the FIA has announced it has launched an investigation into the matter.

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