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FIA Upholds Decision Against TEPZ Racing Team in Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship
WHY IT MATTERS
The ruling maintains the integrity of the 2026 Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship - Junior, upholding the FIA's rules and regulations in the face of an appeal by a competitor.
What happened
The International Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by TEPZ Racing Team against a decision made by the Stewards of the Event of Asum Ring-Kristianstad in Sweden. The decision, dated 30 July 2026, found that driver Zdenek Babicek of TEPZ Racing Team had misbehaved during a mandatory Drivers' Briefing, breaching Article 12.2.1.l of the FIA International Sporting Code.
The Stewards had imposed the cancellation of Babicek's fastest lap from the Competition's Qualifying Practice.
The International Court of Appeal, presided over by Mr Nish Kumar Shetty, upheld the original decision, declaring the appeal admissible but dismissing it on the merits.
LINKED SOURCES
ICA decision-2026-10 – Hearing 14 10 26 – TEPZ Racing Team - 2026 Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship (Junior)
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