Probe continues into Silverstone disruption

British Grand Prix organisers are this week attempting to establish how a man with “strong and moral views on religion” managed to run up Hangar Straight at Silverstone.

Co Kerry native Neil Horan, 56, who is living in south-east London, spent last night in jail after being remanded in custody at a court appearance yesterday where he was accused of attempting to disrupt the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

No plea was entered and magistrates in Northampton adjourned the case for seven days.

Horan spoke only to confirm his full name, Cornelius Horan, age and address during the brief hearing.

Chairman of the bench Richard Nelson told Horan his next appearance before the court would be via video-link from prison.

Applying unsuccessfully for bail, Horan’s solicitor Paul Carter said he was on sabbatical and a man of “strong and moral views on religion”.

Black-haired Horan appeared in the dock wearing a grey tank top, white shirt and grey trousers and was flanked by two security guards.

He sat impassively throughout the 10-minute hearing as prosecutor Suraj Minocha applied for him to be remanded in custody.

Silverstone’s owners have announced they will co-operate with the sport’s governing body in Britain, the Motor Sports Association, in an inquiry to establish how the incident was allowed to happen.