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F1: Eric Lux files grievous bodily harm complaint against Adrian Sutil

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Khatir Soltani
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Eric Lux has now filed an official legal complaint against Force India driver Adrian Sutil.

The affair follows an incident in a Shanghai nightclub in April, during which Renault team co-owner Lux was reportedly cut on his neck with a broken champagne glass.

The Frankfurter Allgemeinen Zeitung reported late on Wednesday that the Luxembourger finally filed a complaint, probably some time last week.

"There is a pending complaint for grievous bodily harm against Herr Sutil," a spokesman for the prosecutor confirmed.

German Sutil's manager Manfred Zimmermann commented: "We are confident the court will come to the conclusion that this was not about Adrian attacking anybody."

Zimmermann added that, following an initial contact during which Lux demanded that Sutil sit out some grands prix, there have been no other talks about an out-of-court settlement.

FAZ said the prosecutors will investigate Lux's complaint and then decide whether to bring charges.

Meanwhile, Sutil said on Thursday he is ready to fight. He said he was calm about the impact it might have on his career.

"What will happen to me? Why should I lose my seat? This is a private matter, my job is driving.

"I'm fine, I am able to focus on my job," Sutil said ahead of the European grand prix in the Spanish port city Valencia.

"I was prepared for whatever was coming, it was just funny that it took so long."

As for the possible court proceedings, he insisted: "We want the truth, absolutely. I hope it will come to light soon. I am ready to defend myself."





Khatir Soltani
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