Just Hours After Taking a Joyride With Lando Norris, Rapper Skepta Kicked Out of Silverstone for Alleged Illegal Possession
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The British Grand Prix was a grand affair. Brad Pitt put on his fictional racing helmet for the first time ever as the latest F1-inspired blockbuster commenced filming. In other news, after an enthralling end to the race, Brits, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton made their home crowd proud by first putting on a titanic battle, and then finishing on the podium in concert. But while there was jubilation all around, one McLaren fan was surely sulking.
Formula 1 takes its race weekends very seriously. And much of its to do with the safety of the hundreds of thousands of fans that come over each race weekend to the track to watch their favorite teams and support their favorite drivers. That’s exactly why, the officials present at the venues take a very dim view of ‘illegal’ activities no matter your status or nationality.
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British rapper, Skepta, was one of the invitees at the British Grand Prix being held at the iconic Silverstone circuit. What made the event even more special was the fact that McLaren was in the groove to finish big, and Skepta was to be bestowed with an exhilarating opportunity alongside Norris.
But it all turned sour pretty soon afterward. According to the Daily Mail, “Formula One fan Skepta completed a hot lap with McLaren’s Lando Norris and mingled with fans in the paddock ahead of a launch party for the Grand Prix on 6 July, but was later ejected after officials claimed they could smell cannabis whilst he was conducting media interviews.”
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The 40-year-old rapper may have even gone unnoticed, if not for a special mandate in place specifically for the British Grand Prix.
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F1 tightened British GP security
The British GP was plagued by Just Stop Oil protestors last year that almost caused a catastrophe. That’s exactly why, this time around the organizers and Formula 1 were doubly vigilant to avoid a sorry repeat.
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A group of protestors from the activist group Just Stop Oil managed to get onto track during the first lap of the British GP😧
Vettel sympathises with them but also states that they did put F1 drivers and marshals at risk ⚠️#F1 #BritishGP #Motorsport pic.twitter.com/42d3vSreQL
— Motorsport.com (@Motorsport) July 5, 2022
According to Express UK, “British Grand Prix bosses have doubled down on security in a desperate bid to stop protesters storming the Silverstone circuit. According to The Mail, an extra 100 soldiers will be present in a bid to control the 480,000 spectators expected on Sunday.”
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Was Skepta rightfully evicted from the British GP?
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Edited by:
Aishwary Gaonkar