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Brazilian GP installs police reinforcements after armed robbery

Brazilian Grand Prix organisers have arranged for ‘heavy police reinforcements’ around the Interlagos track following the armed robbery against Mercedes team members on Friday night. A minibus carrying Mercedes personnel was held up at gunpoint after leaving the track, as robbers stole valuables in a frightening moment for those involved. Luckily no-one was injured in the incident. With members of Williams, and officials from the FIA, also experiencing close calls as armed robbers targeted F1 personnel, the issue of safety became a big talking point on qualifying day. Lewis Hamilton tweeted that he believed F1 needed to do more to protect working staff. In response to the situation,...
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