Formula 1 drivers 'were at serious risk of harm' during eco protest, court told

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A court has heard how Just Stop Oil protestors put Formula 1 drivers and race marshals ‘at serious risk of harm’. Activists had took to the track during last year's British GP, but they deny causing a public nuisance at the Northamptonshire circuit.

Activists had took to the racetrack during last July’s Silverstone Grand Prix.

Opening the case at Northampton Crown Court on Wednesday, prosecutor Simon Jones said: ‘Each of these defendants were present at Silverstone and they were intent on causing a disruption to the race.

 

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