Artem Severiukhin, 15, appeared to perform a Nazi salute and laugh when celebrating his victory in round one of the FIA Karting European Championship.
"With this statement, Ward Racing expresses its opinion, as well as the opinion of all athletes and staff of the Ward Racing team. 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.""Standing on the podium, I made a gesture, and many perceived it as a Nazi salute. This is not true.
"I am registered under Italian license and born under an Italian flag. The guys in front of the podium told me that in Italy, in such cases, it is not customary to hit yourself on the chest in the heart area showing gratitude."I just wanted to make the gesture. How everything else happened, I cannot explain. I know that I was a fool. I am ready to be punished. Please believe there was no intention in my actions. There was no support for Nazism or fascism.
"There was no desire to offend spectators, fans, athletes or the team and all those who were watching the broadcast. Excuse me."
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