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“Several thousands of pounds of damage” was caused to classic cars at the 2025 British Formula 1 Grand Prix after two separate incidents on Friday at Silverstone
At the 2025 British Formula 1 Grand Prix at Silverstone, several classic cars suffered thousands of pounds worth of damage during two separate incidents on Friday.
Despite the fan experience being enhanced by classic F1 cars and displays honoring Eddie Jordan, the event was marred by theft of a steering wheel and damage to another F1 car.
Following the incidents, three men were arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage, but were released with no further action after an investigation by Northamptonshire Police.
CCTV footage revealed a ticketholder climbing into a Brabham BT59 and stealing its steering wheel, causing frustration among event organizers.
With over 130,000 attendees and an increased police presence using facial recognition technology, the 2025 British GP faced challenges due to these unfortunate incidents.
