Protestors invade track during F1 British Grand Prix
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Social media images show at least four orange-clad people on the track shortly after the race started.An FIA statement read: “We can confirm that after the red flag, several people attempted to enter the track. These people were immediately removed and the matter is now being dealt with by the local authorities.”We will not be spectators to government inaction. There can be NO NEW OIL in the UK. And whilst there is, action will continue. #BritishGP2022 #Formula1 #F1 #JustStopOil 5c1HXuWoXk— JustStopOil (@JustStop_Oil) July 3, 2022The protestors sat down around a corner on the track – but the immediate red flag, caused by a horrible involving Guanyu Zhou, brought the explosive start to a halt.Related Zhou escapes ‘major injuries’ after serious that red-flagged British ‘That is a life saved’ – F2 driver survives horrific thanks to HaloWH0ll6uTXd— Rhys (@RhysRoosterFTW) July 3, 2022The protestors were then safely removed.Just Stop Oil posted on social media claiming credit for the protest.Their social media bio reads: “What we do in the next 3-4 years will determine the fate of humanity. We need to bring an end our reliance on fossil fuels, or face climate catastrophe.”Northamptonshire Police had said earlier in the week that they had “credible intelligence” of plans for a protest to disrupt the F1 British Grand Prix.A police statement had read: “First of all, I want to appeal directly to this group of people and strongly urge you to not put yourselves, the drivers, as well as the many marshals, volunteers and members of the public, at risk.Related FIA Formula 2 2022 – Britain – Full Feature Race FIA Formula 3 2022 – Britain – Full Feature Race Results“Going onto a live racetrack is extremely dangerous – if you go ahead with this reckless plan you are jeopardising lives.“Protesting is of course everyone’s human right in this country and we are more than happy to speak with you to help you facilitate a peaceful protest at the circuit, we just please ask that you do not create a situation that puts lives in danger.””4LIVE UPDATES: F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
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