Mercedes employees held up in Interlagos
Once again, security around the Brazilian Grand Prix has been called into question as Mercedes employees were victims of a robbery where gunshots were fired.
Every year, security issues are reported on the sidelines of the Grand Prix at Interlagos, Sao Paulo, fueling its reputation as a dangerous city. The most notable incident occurred in 2010 when Jenson Button was robbed. His driver had to speed through traffic in their armored car to escape the assailants.
But while the drivers and team leaders have significant security measures, the same cannot be said for the mechanics, journalists, and catering staff who make up the majority of the paddock workforce, making them much more vulnerable to attacks.
Such an attack took place last night when the van occupied by Mercedes employees was forced to stop by armed men who did not hesitate to use their weapons to steal the valuables they possessed.
This happens every single year here. F1 and the teams need to do more, there’s no excuse!
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) November 11, 2017
Lewis Hamilton expressed his concern on social media, calling on F1 leaders and teams to do more as the problem is recurrent. This is set against a backdrop where the future of the circuit is far from assured since public finances are weakened by the crisis affecting the country. Buenos Aires is increasingly aggressive in reclaiming the only race held in Latin America.
With the participation of www.racingbusiness.fr
