Police warn: 'Group of protesters plans to disrupt F1 race at Silverstone'

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20:21, 01 Jul 2022

Northamptonshire Police have issued a warning to protesters who are allegedly planning to disrupt the race at Silverstone. A group of protesters are said to be planning to enter the track during the race, creating a life-threatening situation.

Police fear protesters will enter the track

"We have received credible intelligence that a group of protestors are planning to disrupt the 2022 Formula 1 British Grand Prix and possibly invade the track on race day," reads the statement from the Northamptonshire Police which makes a 'direct appeal to this group of people' with its message.

The police, therefore, urge this group of people not to endanger themselves, the drivers, marshals, volunteers and spectators. "Going onto a live racetrack is extremely dangerous – if you go ahead with this reckless plan you're jeopardising lives," the police stress.

The police, therefore, urge protesters to engage in conversation and say they are happy to facilitate a peaceful protest at the circuit. "We just please ask that you do not create a situation that puts lives in danger," the urgent appeal reads.

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We strongly urge you to not put yourselves, the drivers, as well as the many marshals, volunteers & members of the public, at risk. Going onto a live racetrack is extremely dangerous – if you go ahead with this reckless plan you're jeopardising lives.

Pos.	Driver	Team	Points
1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	131
2	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	88
3	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	75
4	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	72
5	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	58
6	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	48
7	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	43
8	Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly	AlpineALP	20
9	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	18
10	Liam Lawson Liam Lawson	Racing BullsRCB	16
11	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	15
12	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	14
13	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	6
14	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	5
15	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	2
16	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	1
17	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	1
18	Nico Hulkenberg Nico Hulkenberg	AudiAUD	0
19	Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas	CadillacCAD	0
20	Sergio Perez Sergio Perez	CadillacCAD	0
21	Lance Stroll Lance Stroll	Aston MartinAST	0
22	Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso	Aston MartinAST	0

Police warn: 'Group of protesters plans to disrupt F1 race at Silverstone'

Police fear protesters will enter the track

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