Police and organisers of British Grand Prix on high alert for climate protesters

Red Bull’s Sergio Perez ahead of the British Grand Prix 2023 at Silverstone (David Davies/PA)

Police and organisers will be on high alert over the possibility of climate change protesters at the British Grand Prix.

Five Just Stop Oil protesters invaded last year’s event at Silverstone after they stormed the Wellington Straight, the fastest point of the Northamptonshire track, before sitting down during the opening lap.