'His father owns the circuit and is seen power driving the guy into a wall. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Corberi quits karting in disgrace after clash. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Footage of Corberi throwing the bumper from his kart at rival Paolo Ippolito during the KZ final race has been widely circulated on social media. Now a day after the insane incidents, Corberi has issued an apology and stated he is stepping away from racing for the rest of his life. On Sunday, video emerged of Italian driver Luca Corberi walking to the side of the racetrack to throw a loose bumper at a rival, Paolo Ippolito, as he drove past at top speed in a CIK-FIA World Cup race at Italian circuit Lonato. Nobody was hit. The Gazzetta dello Sport website said Corberi had posted an apology on Facebook, before deleting it. They're going to walk across the circuit. 'So please don't be against them, they were just doing their work in the best way they could. as it soon became clear that Corberi was waiting at the track-side for his rival to zoom past. I'm writing today to say sorry even if it's not enough, because after all the bad things that happened during this event, the worst ever has been done by me, a guy who loves this sport and after the worst day of his life will still remember his good racing memories. Nobody was hit. Early in Sunday's race, 23-year-old Luca Corberi and Paolo Ippolito were fighting for position, with Corberi attempting to squeeze Ippolito into a wall according to Planet F1. Screengrab of Luca Luca Corberi throwing his crashed kart's bumper onto the track. The Gazzetta dello Sport website said Corberi had posted an apology on Facebook, before deleting it. Breaking news headlines about Luca Corberi linking to 1,000s of websites from around the world 'After the race, once I had been called by the sporting judges, I asked them to take my licence away because I was fully conscious about my irreparable mistakes. Button wrote: "Luca Corberi has just destroyed any chance he had at a racing career after his disgusting behaviour today at the FIA Karting World champs. 'This has been something I've never done in the 15 years of my career, and I really hope it won't be seen by anybody else in the future. He added: 'I've decided to don't take part to any other … Button wrote: "Luca Corberi has just destroyed any chance he had at a racing career after his disgusting behaviour today at the FIA Karting World champs. His father owns the circuit and is seen power driving the guy into a wall, Life ban for both of these idiots please.” McLaren CEO Zak Brown quote-tweeted Button, announcing: “I totally agree”. It was reported that Corberi’s father, Marco, was involved in the scuffle. Video captured Corberi waiting at the side of the Lonato track – built and owned by his family in Lombardy – during an FIA Karting World Championship race. "I have decided not to take part in any other motorsport competition for the rest of my life." The Gazzetta dello Sport website said Corberi had posted an apology on Facebook, before deleting it. "There are no excuses to explain why I did something so shameful," it quoted him saying. Corberi then proceeded to throw a bumper in front of Ippolito on track. Disgraced Italian kart driver Luca Corberi has today announced he has officially quit motorsport, in the wake of his savage outburst in which he threw a bumper into the path of a rival racing at high speed. Footage posted on social media showed further fisticuffs after the race at the South Garda circuit in Lonato, northern Italy. I'd like to apologize to the motorsport community for what I've done. 'For this reason I've decided I won't take part in any other motorsport competition for the rest of my life. There are no excuses to explain why I've done such a disgraceful act, this has been something I've never done in my 15 years of career, and I really hope it won't be seen by anybody else in the future. The 23-year-old collided with rival Paolo Ippolito on the ninth lap of the 25-lap race, and was forced to retire. In a moment of sheer madness and stupidity, Luca Corberi has forever tarnished his name in motorsport when he threw a bumper at a rival during a race in Italy, then went a step further and attacked the driver in parc ferme after the race, joined in by his father, the owner of the circuit. The Gazzetta dello Sport website said Corberi had posted an apology on Facebook, before deleting it. Coverage of the KZ final on YouTube showed 23-year-old Luca Corberi crashing out and then waiting by the side of the track for rival Paolo Ippolito before hurling his kart's bumper at him. LONDON • An Italian who threw part of his go-kart at a rival during a world championship final, prompting 2009 Formula One champion Jenson Button to call for a life ban, apologised on Monday and said he was leaving the sport. "He's going to completely negate the officials. The object appears to clip Ippolito's cart but did not cause a full collision, and the driver was able to continue the race fortunately unscathed. Karter Luca Corberi continues to vent his anger after the kart race. THIS is the shocking moment kart driver Luca Corberi throws his bumper at a rival mid-race during an unbelievable meltdown that has led to calls for him to be banned for life. This is the horror moment that Italian kart racer Luca Corberi completely lost his mind and decided to hurl a bumper at a high-speed rival in the middle of a Championship final race. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12856683/luca-corberi-quits-karting … Corberi then started a fight in the pitlane, sparking immediate calls for him to be banned from racing. This episode will be remembered as one of the worst in our sport and that's something I'll never forget. Luca Corberi has apologised on social media. Luca Corberi: “I like to apologize to the motorsport community for what i have done” I'd like to apologize to the motorsport community for what I've done. Luca Corberi hasn’t done the stereotype of hot-headed Italians any favours, following a total meltdown at the Karting KZ World Championship final in Lonato, Italy, this past Sunday. There are no excuses to explain why I've done such a disgraceful act. Luckily, it looks like nobody was hurt, and nobody lost control of their karts due to Corberi's bumper toss. “There are no excuses to explain why I did something so shameful,” it quoted him saying. “I would guess that it wasn’t an engine seizure. Life ban for both of these idiots please.'. Recommended to you based on your activity and what's popular • Feedback Corberi has offered to hand in his license after the carnage at the FIA Karting World Championship. "I have decided not to take part in any other motorsport competition for the rest of my life." https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-8810275 Still fuming after he shocking actions which could have carried fatal consequences, Corberi continued to pursuit his rival in the pits after the race, hurling him to the floor before launching a series of punches. Karter Luca Corberi, who caused outrage after throwing a bumper at a rival before starting a fight, has apologised. The British star also claimed the father of Corberi had been involved in the second fracas following the race. Corberi's attempt to endanger his opponent appeared to come to little as the field flashed past him. This has been something I’ve never done in my 15 years of racing career, and I really hope it won’t be seen by anybody else in the future. Luca Corberi has quit motorsport following his shocking outburst of violence at the track, His rival Paolo Ippolito was caught off guard in the pit and charged to the ground, Depois foi agredir o amiguinho pic.twitter.com/klnQOm3qOQ. Corberi, 23, from Ita… The comments below have not been moderated. “There are no excuses to explain why I did something so shameful,” it quoted him saying. Coberi chose to break his silence using his personal Facebook account, telling the world he will never race again after what turned out to be 'the worst day of my life'. "I'm sorry, that is absolutely unacceptable," exclaimed the shocked commentator. "I have decided not to take part in any other motorsport competition for the rest of my life." The Italian youngster has now said he is walking away from the sport, branding his own actions 'disgraceful' and publicly stating he has offered to hand in his license. staronline@reachplc.com (Jack Staplehurst) Shamed Luca Corberi has quit karting and all forms of motorsport at the age of 23 after his chaotic meltdown. "There are no excuses to explain why I did something so shameful," it quoted him saying. An important point to cover is the public apology Luca Corberi posted on social media: I’d like to apologise to the motorsport community for what I’ve done. Luca Corberi is walking in and he should be waiting at the marshal post. Luca Corberi crashed out of the KZ final on Sunday (October 4) and then waited by the side of the track for rival Paolo Ippolito before hurling his kart's bumper at him. Corberi did not stop there, either, as he also sought out Ippolito after the race and started attacking him. This episode will be remembered as one of the worst in our sport and that's something I'll never forget. Meanwhile, Gazzetta dello Sport website said Corberi had posted an apology on Facebook, before deleting it. The full apology can be seen in the post below. Footage posted on social media showed further fisticuffs after the race at the South Garda circuit in Lonato, northern Italy. Luca Corberi is walking in and he should be waiting at the marshal post. The Gazzetta dello Sport website said Corberi had posted an apology on Facebook, before deleting it. There are no excuses to explain why I’ve done such a disgraceful act, this has been something I’ve never done in my 15 years of career, and I really hope it won’t be seen by anybody else in the future. "There are no excuses to explain why I did something so shameful," it quoted him saying. 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After the race, once I've been called by the sporting judges, I've asked them to take my licence away because I was fully conscious about my irreparable mistakes, but as they showed me, they don't have the power for doing it, it's written in the international rules, so please, don't be against them, they were just doing their work in the best way they could. Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button has called for Italian kart racer Luca Corberi to be given a lifetime ban from the sport after a shocking video emerged of him attacking a rival during today’s FIA Karting world championship.. Footage of Corberi’s behaviour during the KZ Final race have been widely shared on social media. “There are no excuses to explain why I did something so shameful,” it quoted him saying. Coverage of the KZ final on Youtube showed 23-year-old Luca Corberi crashing out and then waiting by the side of the track for rival Paolo Ippolito before hurling his kart's bumper at him. Coverage of the KZ final on Youtube showed 23-year-old Luca Corberi crashing out and then waiting […] Karter Luca Corberi fires debris at his rivals during world championships in Italy. Thursday 11th June, 2020 by Media Release. During the race commentators working on the live broadcast event could be heard repeatedly questioning 'what is he doing!?' Published: 13:03 GMT, 6 October 2020 | Updated: 13:07 GMT, 6 October 2020. “I’d like to apologise … Footage of the Italian driver’s behaviour went viral this week and he has since issued a groveling apology. My family has been in karting since 1985, we've seen it grow, we've seen the best and the worst part of it. The 23-year-old Corberi had completely lost his mind after being eliminated from a Championship final race and in blind fury decided to hurl a bumper at Paolo Ippolito, who he had clashed with on the track earlier in the race. 'But as they showed me, they don't have the power for doing it, it's written in the international rules. McLaren CEO Zak Brown quote-tweeted Button, saying: "I totally agree". Corberi, after his reckless actions during the World Karting Championship race in Italy, posted an apologetic statement on social media. Italian karter Luca Corberi, who caused outrage after throwing a bumper at a rival on Sunday before starting a fight, has apologised and vowed never to race again Corberi, 23, came under heavy fire from fans across the globe and even drew the ire of Formula 1 world champ Jenson Button. "My family has been in karting since 1985, we've seen it grow, we've seen the best and the worst part of it. The motorsport world reacts to the incident at the Karting World Championships, in which one competitor threw debris in the path of an oncoming driver. His father owns the circuit and is seen power driving the guy into a wall, Life ban for both of these idiots please." In a public apology published on his Facebook page, Corberi said: “There are no excuses to explain why I’ve done such a disgraceful act. 'That's not a self-justice, it's simply the right thing to do.'. “There are no excuses to explain why I did something so shameful,” it quoted him saying. Within the family business, South Garda Karting, founded by his parents, Luca Corberi takes an increasingly important place in the management of the Lonato circuit (ITA). The shocking events were seen around the world and, following the incident, former F1 World Champion Jenson Button took to social media to condemn Corberi and call for his permanent ejection from the sport. I'm sure he had a lot of replies that he didn't like. Luca Corberi (23) retired from the KZ class after being taken out by Paolo Ippolito. In a moment of sheer madness Corberi prepared to hurl a bumper at his rival on the track, Corberi calculated the attack and waited for Paolo Ippolito to pass before hurling the bumper, Corberi then shrugged off a marshal and ignored all warnings about walking across the track. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I'm not asking any indulgence, because I don't deserve it. He clearly feels that somebody has done him wrong, in some way.” There are no excuses to explain why I've done such a disgraceful act, this has been something I've never done in my 15 years of career, and I really hope it won't be seen by anybody else in the future. I will totally agree with the punishments required. Interview: Luca Corberi, South Garda Karting. "There are no excuses to explain why I did something so shameful," it quoted him saying. The Gazzetta dello Sport website said Corberi had posted an apology on Facebook, before deleting it. In a Facebook post the day after the incidents, Corberi apologised for his actions and said that he had asked officials to take his licence away. Just some time ago, he deleted it all. Luca Corberi Karting labelled himself ‘disgraceful’ and said he volunteered to hand in his licence after drawing worldwide condemnation for his sickening meltdown. Italian karting pro Luca Corberi understood that a little too late. This is the horror moment that Italian kart racer Luca Corberi completely lost his mind and decided to hurl a bumper at a high-speed rival in the middle of a Championship final race. Early in Sunday's race, 23-year-old Luca Corberi and Paolo Ippolito were fighting for position, with Corberi attempting to squeeze Ippolito into a wall according to Planet F1. 'Luca Corberi has just destroyed any chance he had at a racing career after his disgusting behaviour today at the FIA Karting World champs,' wrote Button on social media. The Gazzetta dello Sport website said Corberi had posted an apology on Facebook, before deleting it. Allowing time to simmer following his disgraceful actions of throwing a dangerous object and brawling with his rival, Luca Corberi has quit the sports and offered an emotional apology. #Karting Earlier today, Luca Corberi posted an apology on his Facebook page. Italian karting pro Luca Corberi understood that a little too late. The apology and confirmation of his self-imposed lifetime ban from all forms has motorsport has reportedly been deleted. "I've decided to not take part in any other motorsport competition for the rest of my life, that's not a self-justice, it's simply the right thing to do," Corberi reportedly continued. “I have decided not to take part in any other motorsport competition for the rest of my life.” Button suggested on Twitter that the Italian deserved a life ban. Cameras also captured a post-race paddock brawl involving Corberi and the same driver. from FIA Karting. Corberi, on social media this week, apologized and said that he was quitting motorsport over the incident: "I'd like to apologize to the motorsport community for what I've done. Coverage of the KZ final on YouTube showed 23-year-old Luca Corberi crashing out and waiting by the side of the track for rival Paolo Ippolito before hurling his kart's bumper at him. Button wrote: “Luca Corberi has just destroyed any chance he had at a racing career after his disgusting behaviour today at the FIA Karting World champs. By James Gilboy October 5, 2020 Motorsports For this reason, I've decided to don't take part to any other motorsport competition for the rest of my life, that's not a self-justice, it's simply the right thing to do. As a huddle of karts whirled around the corner at high velocity, Corberi picked his target before astonishingly launching the bumper into the path of Ippolito's vehicle. The circuit is owned by the Corberi family. Kart racer Luca Corberi has apologised for his actions during yesterday’s FIA karting world championship event, describing his behaviour as “disgraceful”. An Italian who threw part of his go-kart at a rival during a world championship final, prompting 2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button to call for a life ban, apologised on Monday and said he was leaving the sport. Button suggested on Twitter that the Italian deserved a life ban." Can be seen in the post below please do n't be against them they. 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