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Brazil given security prompt after F1 robbery scares

The promoter of Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix has been issued with a series of security recommendations in the wake of the problems surrounding this year’s race. At least three robbery attempts were reported during the Interlagos event and Pirelli cancelled its planned two-day, post-race test at the circuit. This was despite ‘heavy reinforcements’ being arranged after Mercedes staff members suffered a gunpoint robbery. F1 chiefs and motorsport’s governing body the FIA committed to discussing security as a result, with the FIA reporting its findings after Wednesday’s World Motor Sport Council meeting. “The World Council was presented with the report on the security...
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