Etixx directeur sportif suspended from Tour de France stage after failing to wear seatbelt

Etixx - Quick-Step directeur sportif Davide Bramati won't be allowed in the support car during stage six of the Tour after he was spotted not wearing his seatbelt during a video celebrating Tony Martin's win

You may have watched the video of jubilant celebrations in the Etixx - Quick-Step team cars after Tony Martin soloed to stage victory and the yellow jersey on day four of the Tour de France. But what you may not have noticed, was that directeur sportif, Davide Bramati (the one who shouts "si, si, si!" alot), wasn't wearing his seatbelt.

Now the Italian is facing a suspension from the team car on stage six of the Tour into Le Havre, according to reports, after organisers ASO spotted the non-compliance with safety regulations in the video posted on the Etixx Youtube site.

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