Motor sports body investigates Nazi-style salute by karter

PARIS –

According to the FIA motorsport governing body, Monday’s announcement by Monday said that an apparent Nazi salute was being made by a Russian karter.

Artem Severiukhin was captured raising his right arm and laughing while standing on the podium after winning Sunday’s European Championship race in Portugal.

The incident took place while the national song of Italy was being performed. The former junior champion of Russia was competing under an Italian Flag.

The FIA stated it “launched an immediate investigation into the unacceptable conduct of Mr. Artem Severiukhin.”

Paris-based company said it would “communicate shortly on the further steps that will be taken in this case.”