Artem Severiukhin is a 15-year-old, young boy from Russia who has been criticized for his Nazi Salute after his win on Sunday in the first round of the FIA Karting European Championship.
Artem, while participating in the FIA Karting European Championship in Portimao, Portugal; his expression of Nazi Salute has enraged fans and the public about his attitude.
In addition, he has been competing in the competition with an Italian License and under the Italian Flag. After Russia competitors were banned due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Artem contract had been in the process of investigation regarding the salute. They also seem to have taken the action of not tolerating such behavior thus Artem seems to be facing consequences for his action.
Artem Severiukhin Wikipedia Bio Details
Artem Severiukhin is a 15-year-old teen who is facing severe consequences for his behavior during the ceremony.
Moreover, details about Artem’s parents are not available but it is unlikely for his parents to be proud of his behavior as he has shown the most criticized behavior on the international stage despite his win in the game.
Artem Severiukhin had a good career with the prospect of reaching achieving notable accomplishments in the Go-Karting. He had secured 2nd and 3rd positions in different competitions of Karting in 2019.
Why Did Artem Severiukhin Performed Nazi Salute?
Artem Severiukhin was terminated from the team and the cup for his behavior due to unethical conduct in the European Karting Championship in Portugal.
After winning first place and receiving the prize, Artem hits his chest two times and laughs while raising his hand towards the audience
However, Artem apologized and stated that he had never supported Fascism and Nazi ideology and considers their crimes the worst in humanity.
Severiukhin might have not intended to perform the salute projecting the Nazi sentiment. He might have sown the Roman Salute of Italy while competing with the support of Italy’s flag.
Regardless, of his apology for projecting such behavior, Ward racing has also stated that they are unlikely to continue to participate with the athlete and shall terminate his contract.
Artem Severiukhin: Athlete On Instagram
Indeed, Artem Severiukhin has an account on Instagram but he mostly seems to post about his race Karting.
Likewise, there are pictures of his preparation and Karting pictures. He seems to be a normal teenager who made an unfortunate mistake.
There are no pictures of his family, as he seems to keep private regard for his parents. He also seems to have a growing number of followers, currently, he has about 1000 plus followers. also, his Instagram handle is @artem. severiukhin.
Recently, four hours ago, the athlete posted an apology video stating he did not mean to create such harm to the morale of people and is ready to face justifiable consequences.