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Security tightened at the Brazilian GP

Security has been tightened up at the Brazilian Grand Prix after armed robbers held up members of Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes team. No-one was injured in the incident on Friday night, yet valuables were stolen, while one team member had a gun pointed held to his head. In a related incident, FIA staff were threatened by hooded gunmen who attempted to smash their car windows. The FIA have now announced that Sao Paolo police will take extra measures as a result of the attack. “Heavy police reinforcements will be on duty for the remainder of the event,” said a statement. Four-times world champion Hamilton had clearly been affected by the incident after calling for action earlier in the...
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