The images of Luca Corberi’s misconduct went all over the world. The Italian threw his front bumper at a raging competitor during the World Cup karting, out of anger after an incident during the race.
After the race, Corberi sought out Paolo Ippolito and flew him into the pit lane to deliver a few punches. Corberi’s company also let go completely. Autosportbond FIA is investigating the incident, but Corberi does not wait for his punishment: he stops racing for good.
Below Corberi’s statement:
“I want to apologize to the motorsport community for what I have done. There are no excuses that can explain why I misbehaved so terribly. That is something I have never done before in my 15 year career and I hope that we will not see this with anyone else in the future.
“After the race, I was called to the stewards’ mat. I asked them to revoke my license because I was fully aware of my irreparable mistakes. However, they showed me that they do not have that authority, something. that is included in the international rules. Please forgive them, they did their job to the best of their ability. “
“For this reason I have decided for myself that I will not participate in any motorsport competition for the rest of my life. That is because this is the only right thing I can do.”
“My family has been in go-karting since 1985. We have watched the sport grow and experienced the best and worst moments of the sport. This chapter will forever be remembered as one of the worst moments in the history of our sport and it will I never forgive myself. “
“I’m not asking for compassion because I don’t deserve it. I’ll accept any punishment that is imposed. Today I want to apologize, even if it’s not enough because after all the bad things that happened during this event, the worst ever. was done by me – a boy who loves this sport and despite the worst day in my life, I will always have the good racing memories. “
Watch the images below of the incident on the track and the brawl in the pit lane.
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