Audi suspended German driver Daniel Abt with immediate effect on Tuesday after he got a professional gamer to race under his name in a Formula E esports race at the weekend.
Abt apologised on Sunday for the deception in the series' Race at Home Challenge and was fined €10,000 (roughly R191,964).
"Integrity, transparency and consistent compliance with applicable rules are top priorities for Audi – this applies to all activities the brand is involved in without exception," said Audi in a statement.
"For this reason, Audi Sport has decided to suspend Daniel Abt with immediate effect."
The real-life Formula E season is currently suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Audi suspends Daniel Abt for esports deception
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Audi suspended German driver Daniel Abt with immediate effect on Tuesday after he got a professional gamer to race under his name in a Formula E esports race at the weekend.
Abt apologised on Sunday for the deception in the series' Race at Home Challenge and was fined €10,000 (roughly R191,964).
"Integrity, transparency and consistent compliance with applicable rules are top priorities for Audi – this applies to all activities the brand is involved in without exception," said Audi in a statement.
"For this reason, Audi Sport has decided to suspend Daniel Abt with immediate effect."
The real-life Formula E season is currently suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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