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Racing license of Russian karter revoked over alleged Nazi salute

The Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI) has revoked the racing license of Artem Severyukhin, the organization announced Tuesday. The decision came in response to the alleged Nazi salute the Russian karter made on the podium after a race in Portugal. Further sanctions are not ruled out. Severyukhin loses racing license Following a race in the European Junior Karting Championship in Portimao, Portugal, Severyukhin caused a stir after it appeared that he made a Nazi salute on the podium at the end of the race in which the young Russian finished third. The Russian has since expressed regret and stated that there were no intentions behind his move. He further stated that he does not support Nazism....
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