British Grand Prix prepares for protesters who could storm the track

Jul 1st 2022 at 3:21PMSILVERSTONE, England — British police said they have credible intelligence a group of protesters is planning to disrupt the at Silverstone this weekend, so authorities issued a

pre-emptive warning on Friday by telling them not to put themselves or drivers at risk.London

Two years ago police arrested four people after protesters displayed a banner for climate action group Extinction Rebellion during the British Grand Prix.That will not be the case on Sunday with 142,000 spectators and a global television audience providing a massive stage for protesters seeking a spotlight.

"Going onto a live racetrack is extremely dangerous – if you go ahead with this reckless plan you are jeopardizing lives." "We work closely with Northamptonshire police and the emergency service agencies to put plans and procedures in place to ensure we are fully prepared to handle such situations," said Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle.

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