Lewis Hamilton laments gun ordeal as Mercedes team robbed in Brazil

ByEurosport

Updated 11/11/2017 at 13:05 GMT

Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton says members of his Mercedes team were “held up at gun point”, with shots being fired, as they left the Interlagos track on Friday night.

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton of Britain walks after second practice.

Image credit: Reuters

F1 is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for the penultimate race of the 2017 season, with Hamilton having already been crowned champion for the fourth time in his career.

The first and second practice sessions took place on Friday, with Hamilton topping the timesheets in both, but members of his team had a scare later in the evening as they left the track.

Bahrain Grand Prix

Hamilton describes shock Ferrari move as 'hardest decision I've ever had to make'

23/02/2024 at 15:35

Mercedes then confirmed the incident.

“We can confirm that a team minibus was robbed at gunpoint last night leaving the circuit,” a spokesman said. “Valuables were stolen but most importantly everybody is safe and uninjured.”

Formula 1

Verstappen says Hamilton could face 'awkward, weird' last season with Mercedes

15/02/2024 at 23:54

Formula 1

'It is very surreal' - Hamilton reflects on Mercedes career ahead of Ferrari switch

00:00:54

14/02/2024 at 17:31

Season 2024

'Emotional' Hamilton determined for success ahead of Ferrari move as Mercedes launch new car

14/02/2024 at 17:32

Join 3M+ users on app

Stay up to date with the latest news, results and live sports

Download

Scan me