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The new spygate? F1 team BROKEN into as police investigation begins
The Alpine F1 team’s base in Viry-Chatillon was broken into on Monday morning, leading to an investigation by the police.
According to Le Parisien, two individuals broke a window in the entrance on Monday evening and made their way to the upper floor where the executives’ offices are located.
No arrests have been made yet, but the Territorial Crime Division is handling the case and examining evidence.
The intruders seemed familiar with the facility, forcing open several doors, but no material damage or theft occurred as they were only inside for ‘five minutes.’
An investigation is ongoing to determine the motive behind the break-in, including the possibility of industrial espionage, although no employees were present during the incident.
The incident draws parallels to past F1 controversies, such as Spygate in 2007, where McLaren faced disqualification and a hefty fine for possessing Ferrari’s design secrets.
Industrial espionage is a serious concern in the world of F1, and the recent break-in at Alpine’s base raises questions about the security measures in place to prevent such incidents.
