MOSCOW, Apr 11 The International Automobile Federation (FIA) is considering a life ban Russian racer Artem Severyukhin, who publicly used a gesture reminiscent of a Nazi salute, said the press secretary of the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) Maria Melnikova in her Telegram channel. On the podium after winning the first stage of the European Karting Championship in Portimao, Portugal, a Russian for FIA sanctions under the Italian flag, used the «Roman salute» gesture (hit his chest and extended his right arm forward). Later, Severyukhin said that he wanted to thank the team and his relatives from Russia in this way. The FIA opened a disciplinary case because of the driver's gesture. «It's all about the career. The FIA is considering a life-long disqualification, the team has already terminated the contract,» the RAF spokeswoman wrote. .
