Vitaly Petrov

According to reports emerging from Russia, Alexander Petrov was shot at his home near Vyborg in the western part of the country.<br>The tragedy meant that Vitaly, who was having his first appearance as a drivers' steward, was unable to continue in his role and has immediately returned home to Russia.<br>A statement issued by motor racing's governing body on Saturday night said: "The FIA confirms ...

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Petrov's appointment has been criticised by world champion Lewis Hamilton and LGBTQ+ movement Racing Pride, who were both unhappy about the choice after the former grand prix driver recently criticised F1's anti-racism push.<br><br>Read Also:<br><br>Hamilton baffled FIA picked Petrov as F1 steward <br>LGBTQ+ movement criticises appointment of Petrov as F1 steward<br><br><br>Petrov caused further ...

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On Thursday, Lewis Hamilton had said he did not understand why the FIA had chosen Petrov to be a drivers’ steward in the wake of comments the Russian made questioning the sport’s anti-racism push.<br>Petrov also made controversial remarks in relation to Hamilton’s wearing of a Breonna Taylor T-shirt.<br>“I think half of the audience did not understand at all what this shirt was about until ...

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While F1 and the FIA has pushed hard with its anti-racism message this year, Petrov stirred up feelings in a recent interview when he said he did not support the kneeling protests before races.<br>"Honestly, I don't understand the kneeling ceremony," Petrov said in the interview with Russia sports new site Championat.com.<br>"According to our traditions, people kneel only on two occasions - in a ...

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