Audi axe Abt for cheating
can’t afford to spend the full cap then just don’t spend it.
“Salford were the perfect example of how you can do that and still compete for trophies. They made last year’s Grand Final spending nearly half a million less than the cap limit.
“We also feel that reducing the salary cap now doesn’t send the right message
DANIEL ABT has lost his job as a Formula E driver after his impostor plot backfired spectacularly.
Audi have confirmed that Abt, 27, has been suspended and sources believe that he will never step into the car again.
The German was fined £9,000 after getting a ringer – professional gamer Lorenz Horzing – to drive for him during to Sky ahead of the next TV deal. The players are organised now and we have some very reasonable and level-headed people in the group that understand things when they are explained to them.
“They might disagree but they want to listen and be able to give their say.
“All anybody wants is transparency and fairness.”
Formula E’s charity esports race at the weekend.
His antics have left Audi bosses furious and their top brass have decided to pull the plug on his six-year stint with the team.
Abt (inset) is a two-time Formula E race winner but
■ his recent performances and attitude have not gone down well with team chiefs. Audi have a wealth of drivers in the German DTM series who they can call upon to replace Abt for the rest of the 2020 season, when action resumes later this year.