‘I’m stupid’, says Russian teenager under FIA probe over apparent Nazi salute

The FIA is investigating an apparent Nazi salute by Artem Severiukhin (David Davies/PA)

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 Severiukhin 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.