Daniel Abt suspended by Audi Sport with immediate effect

Daniel Abt suspended by Audi Sport with immediate effect

Daniel Abt suspended by Audi Sport with immediate effect

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.

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. 

"He directly apologised for this on the following day and accepted the disqualification. 

"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. 

"For this reason, Audi Sport has decided to suspend Daniel Abt with immediate effect."