Abt released a video late on Tuesday apologising once again, but added it was not his intention to cheat just to show that video racing was not like the real thing. "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.". The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Earlier on Tuesday, Audi released a statement saying they had suspended Abt and making clear they did not see the funny side. I'm on the floor but I'll get up again. The German driver was meant to compete in the Formula E Race at Home Challenge, but allowed Lorenz Hoerzing, an experienced gamer, to take his place without telling other competitors. "After the race it suddenly went in a direction which I had not ever been able to imagine in a dream.". De Duitser is vanaf het allereerste moment betrokken bij het Formule E-project van het merk, maar dat gezamenlijke verhaal eindigt met de online misser. News came out this week that Daniel Abt was dropped by Audi Sport Abt Schaeffler for using a professional e-sport driver in his place during a Formula E Race at Home Challenge. He said: "I did not take it as seriously as I should have. "It has never been my intention to lie to you," he said. In een statement liet Audi weten: “Daniel Abt heeft zelf niet gereden tijdens de kwalificatie en de race van de Race at Home Challenge op 23 mei, maar liet het stuur aan een professionele simracer. To find out more view our privacy policy. In the race on Saturday, Abt, second bottom of the virtual series, passed control of his car to Pro esports gamer Lorenz Hoerzing, 18, who was in Austria, in the 'sim' for the race around Berlin-Tempelhof. Audi Sport Abt Schaeffler. Abt released a video late on Tuesday apologising once again but his team opted to part ways with his services. Abt insisted he had not tried to cover up the ruse and was shocked by the reaction. Audi Sport said in a statement: "Daniel Abt did not drive his car in qualifying and the race at the fifth event of the Race at Home Challenge on May 23 himself, but let a … "He directly apologised for this on the following day and accepted the disqualification. Formula E driver Daniel Abt has been suspended by his Audi team for using a professional esports gamer to compete for him. Audi Sport said in a statement: "Daniel Abt did not drive his car in qualifying and the race at the fifth event of the Race at Home Challenge on May 23 himself, but let a professional Sim-Racer do so. Daniel Abt has said that he has been dropped by Audi’s Formula E team after recruiting a professional sim racer to drive for him in a virtual competition at the weekend. We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. Daniel Abt has said that he has been dropped by Audi’s Formula E team after recruiting a professional sim racer to drive for him in a virtual competition at the weekend. Hij bood direct zijn excuses aan en accepteert zijn diskwalificatie. Motorsport-Magazin.com Leitender Redakteur. Daniel Abt suspended by Audi Sport with immediate effect. Themen: Daniel Abt, Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, Formel E. Robert Seiwert. "It's a game, a simulation which does not have anything in common with real racing. Audi sacked German driver Daniel Abt from their Formula E team because he "made a conscious decision to go against the rules" in an esports competition, the … "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. Audi Sport liet het volgende weten in een statement: “Daniel Abt reed niet zelf in de kwalificatie en de race van de vijfde manche van de Race at Home Challenge, in de plaats reed een pro simracer. I apologise to my family, my friends, my sponsors, Audi, Unicef and to the fans with all my heart," he said. The 27-year-old was disqualified and ordered to make a "compulsory donation" of 10,000 euros ($10,978) to charity. Audi sacked German driver Daniel Abt from their Formula E team because he "made a conscious decision to go against the rules" in an esports competition, the German carmaker said … Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. Audi Sport has suspended Daniel Abt following his disqualification from round five of the ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge in Support of UNICEF. Abt won a real world race on the same circuit in 2018 and has been successfully racing Formula-E since its creation in 2014. ", © FIA 2013-2019 - ALL CONTENT SUBJECT TO FIA APPROVAL, We use cookies to improve your experience. "He directly apologised for this on the following day and accepted the disqualification. The German driver was meant to compete in the Formula E Race at Home Challenge, but allowed Lorenz Hoerzing, an experienced gamer, to take his place without telling other competitors. "This virtual sin of mine has consequences in the real world," he said. Audi sacked German driver Daniel Abt from their Formula E team because he "made a conscious decision to go against the rules" in an esports competition, the German carmaker said … Daniel Abt. It's definitely very far away from what makes a real Formula E car," Abt said, showing a video of a virtual a multi-car pileup and saying "everyone drove as they liked. ", "There were drivers taking it seriously who put a lot of time on the simulators," said Abt, adding he wanted a young sim racer "to show the other, real, drivers what he is capable of.". Audi Sport said in a statement: "Daniel Abt did not drive his car in qualifying and the race at the fifth event of the Race at Home Challenge on May 23 himself, but let a professional Sim-Racer do so. "I made a huge mistake. Audi Sport has suspended Daniel Abt following his disqualification from round five of the ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge in Support of UNICEF. "Today I had a conversation with Audi that our ways will split from now on.". "For this reason, Audi Sport has decided to suspend Daniel Abt with immediate effect. 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The stories behind the intense season finale, Friendly on the planet, fierce on the track, Master the unpredictable to win exclusive prizes, Experience the very best of Formula E through gaming. Daniel Abt: YouTube-Statement zu Audi-Rauswurf nach Skandal: (14:52 Min.) words: Bill, photo: Audi Sport, video: Daniel Abt. Dit hoort weliswaar niet thuis bij Audi Sport en past niet in het beleid. Audi sack Daniel Abt after Formula-E driver used professional sim racer in virtual race ... Audi released a statement saying they had suspended Abt … At one point, Abt's car led by a wide margin, arousing the suspicions of the organisers and rivals. "I was portrayed as a cheater. “Daniel Abt zal, na zes jaren en 63 races, niet langer voor Audi rijden in de Formule E”, laat het team woensdag in een officieel statement weten.