Motorsports

15-year-old Russian racer disqualified for gesture similar to Nazi salute

Published

4 years ago

May 13, 2022

Madelyn

15-year-old Russian racer disqualified for gesture similar to Nazi salute

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) disqualified Russian racer Artem Severyukhin for his scandalous behavior on the podium during the European Karting Championship stage held in Portimao, Portugal.

After winning the first stage of the junior karting tournament, 15-year-old Severyukhin, who was competing under the Italian flag, made a gesture similar to a Nazi salute.

According to the GP Fans’ statement, citing the FIA statement, Severyukhin violated the five articles of the Federation’s International Sporting Law.

At the same time, the FIA disqualified the Russians from the first stage of the European Championship, which he won only.

Note that the Swedish team Ward Racing, in which Severyukhin plays, terminated his contract with him after a scandalous incident.

The 15-year-old Russian pilot was the subject of a political scandal. Severyukhin’s gesture was seen as a Nazi salute

Source: Sport 24

Madelyn

I am a sports writer and journalist who has written for various online publications including Sportish. I’m originally from the UK but currently live in Toronto, Canada. I’m also an author on Sportish and have written several articles on a variety of sports-related topics.

Motorsports

Former Ferrari pilot: Enzo would never have signed a contract if he was alive

Published

2 hours ago

December 26, 2025

Ruth

Former Ferrari pilot: Enzo would never have signed a contract if he was alive

Former Ferrari driver Arturo Merzario has spoken harshly about Charles Leclerc and his role in the Italian team.

The Italian, famous for saving Niki Laudi from a burning car after an accident at the Nürburgring in 1976, said:

“Leclerc got a seat at Ferrari that he didn’t deserve at the time. He’s a very good racer like any other. If you put more than one name in a hat and take one out, they’re all pretty much the same. He’s not special.”

This season the Monegasque edged out seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton at the Hungarian Grand Prix to take all seven of Ferrari’s podiums and claim the team’s only pole position. But for Merzario this does not matter:

“There’s no point in boasting about being ahead of a seven-time world champion like Hamilton, because Lewis took his foot off the gas because he felt he wasn’t integrated into the team. Why would he give 110% under those circumstances?”

Merzario concluded his words with an even stronger statement:

“If Enzo Ferrari were alive, he wouldn’t even walk through the doors of Maranello, I’m sure. He wouldn’t even be accepted as a customer.”

Source: Sport UA

Ruth

Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.

Formula-1

Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Formula 1

Published

2 hours ago

December 26, 2025

Gary

Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Formula 1

Michael Schumacher. Japanese Grand Prix 2000. First title with Ferrari / Photo: © Clive Mason / Staff / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Royal Racing, Racing News 365 reports with reference to GQ Sports.

The German pilot’s fortune is estimated at $790 million.

Second on this list is seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton ($304 million). In third place is two-time championship winner Spaniard Fernando Alonso ($264 million).

World champion Kimi Raikkonen (254 million) took fourth place in the ranking, three-time champion Niki Lauda (203 million) was in fifth place.

Source: Sportbox

Gary

I am a sports journalist who has written for a number of Sportish. I have a background in journalism and have been writing since I was young. My main focus is sports news, but I also write about general news. I am currently working as an author at Sportish.

Motorsports

Formula 1 team targets chief engineer Verstappen

Published

3 hours ago

December 26, 2025

Ruth

Formula 1 team targets chief engineer Verstappen

Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen’s long-time race engineer and close friend, may be leaving Red Bull.

According to The Race, Aston Martin is interviewing the Italian driver for a senior executive position (possibly CEO or team manager).

Aston Martin has already announced that legendary engineer Adrian Newey will become team leader from 2026. Lambiase, who has a successful history with Newey at Red Bull, can become an important leader alongside him and facilitate the distribution of responsibilities.

If Lambiase leaves Red Bull or changes his role, he could be replaced as Verstappen’s engineer by Simon Rennie, Daniel Ricciardo’s former race engineer who temporarily replaced Lambiase last season.

Source: Sport UA

Ruth