Demonstrators are reportedly planning to disrupt the F1 race in the UK. Police there warn of possible danger

A few hours ago, British police came forward with information that protesters were planning to disrupt Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Authorities plan to respond by increasing the number of security forces, but they are still warning of a possible risk.

Around 400,000 spectators are expected to attend the race weekend in the UK. In particular, 140,000 to 150,000 fans are expected to watch Sunday’s race in the grandstands and around the circuit.

However, the local police are warning about the safety of the event. According to The Guardian website, authorities have received credible information that protesters are planning to disrupt the British Grand Prix and run onto the race track.

“We have received credible information that a group of protesters are planning to disrupt the race and possibly enter the track on race day,” a statement from local police said.

“First of all, I would like to appeal directly to this group of people and strongly urge you not to endanger yourselves, the riders, as well as many marshals, volunteers and members of the public,” said Chief Inspector Tom Thompson.

However, you can see other posts on their Twitter account. These include the announcement that the authorities will increase the number of police and SWAT officers in the grandstands and around the Silverstone circuit for Sunday’s British Grand Prix.

As also reported by the aforementioned The Guardian, something similar has happened before in the history of Formula One, although it was not the planned event that this year’s Grand Prix is expected to be.

Two years ago, police arrested four protesters from the Extinction Rebellion group who not only entered the circuit illegally, but stormed the track while the then British Grand Prix was being held “behind closed doors.”

However, the more famous case is the 2003 incident when well-known protester and former priest Neil Horan stormed the circuit to draw attention by waving religious banners. He subsequently served two months in prison for this act.

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