Vettel sympathises with “desperate” F1 protesters but highlights risk

On the opening lap of the British Grand Prix, demonstrators from the Just Stop Oil activist group managed to breach the fence and get onto the track on the Wellington Straight.

By the time the cars came around to the portion of track, the red flag had already been called for the accident involving Zhou Guanyu at Abbey, meaning their speed had been reduced.

Northamptonshire police reported earlier in the week there was “credible intelligence” that a protest was being planned….