close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB ES-MX US
Petrov steps down as FIA steward after shooting death of his father

Petrov steps down as FIA steward after shooting death of his father

Petrov steps down as FIA steward after shooting death of his father

Petrov steps down as FIA steward after shooting death of his father

Vitaly Petrov has been forced to step down as a steward for this weekend's Portuguese Grand Prix following the death of his father.

Reports from Russia, via the respected RIA network, claim Alexander Petrov, who served as deputy leader of Vyborg City Council and was a renowned businessman, was shot at his home in the Leningrad region.

Former F1 driver Vitaly was for the first time this week serving as part of the four-man panel overseeing the Portuguese GP on its maiden visit to the Algarve International Circuit at Portimão.

Petrov's appointment had caused controversy due to previously contentious remarks he had made towards Lewis Hamilton and his support of the 'Black Lives Matter' campaign.

The 36-year-old had also queried the FIA's pre-race anti-racism protest, and whether it would do likewise in support of the gay movement should a driver opt to support it.

The FIA, however, declared its full support of Petrov in serving as a steward, with his position for the race now taken up by Formula E safety car driver Bruno Correia.

Via a statement, the FIA said: “The thoughts of the FIA are with Vitaly and his family at this time."

Related

Verstappen issues DEFIANT statement following FIA penalties
F1 News & Gossip

Verstappen issues DEFIANT statement following FIA penalties

  • Yesterday 10:58
Powerful Hamilton statement issued as shock plans announced
Latest F1 News

Powerful Hamilton statement issued as shock plans announced

  • December 20, 2024 18:57

Latest News

Features

2025 F1 grid re-shuffles as star AXED after official announcement

  • 30 minutes ago
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Red Bull BOMBSHELL emerges as Perez drive confirmed

  • 1 hour ago
Latest F1 News

Horner takes NEW dig at Wolff in Hamilton Ferrari verdict

  • 2 hours ago
F1 Social

Hamilton suffers major F1 DEMOTION in team boss snub

  • 3 hours ago
F1 Social

Verstappen rivals DOMINATE as champion in dismal showing

  • Today 12:57
F1 Superstars

Red Bull star's SHOCK Hamilton comments re-surface after F1 promotion

  • Today 11:57
More news

Related news

More news

F1 Standings

Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Ontdek het op Google Play
x