Formula One legend Alain Prost, a four-time world champion, reportedly suffered injuries in an alleged armed robbery at his residence in Switzerland. The renowned racer, known for his stints with Williams, McLaren, and Ferrari, was physically assaulted during the incident, resulting in a head injury.
Prost, 71, is a revered figure in the racing world, having competed for 13 years from 1980 to 1993. He holds several records including the most podium finishes (106), most wins (51), and fastest laps (41). Notably, Prost had a fierce rivalry with the late Ayrton Senna during his F1 career.
While Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen share the fourth spot for Drivers’ Championships with Prost, Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, and Juan Manuel Fangio have more titles. However, Prost recently made headlines for the unfortunate incident at his home.
According to reports from Swiss newspaper Blick, a group of masked intruders forcibly entered Prost’s family home in Nyon on Tuesday morning, threatening his family members and compelling them to open a safe within the property located near Lake Geneva.
One of Prost’s sons was coerced to open the safe, which was then emptied of its contents by the intruders. Although the specifics of the stolen items remain undisclosed, it is known that Prost has ties to luxury watch brands.
As the culprits remain at large, neither Prost’s family nor the affected brands have issued statements regarding the incident. The incident has raised concerns about the safety in the Lake Geneva area, especially after a reported increase in robbery cases targeting affluent residents, particularly those owning luxury items like watches.
Despite retiring from racing over three decades ago, Prost, who turned 71 in February, continues to be actively involved in mentoring and supporting young talents in the motorsport industry. Notably, Red Bull Racing’s Isack Hadjar has been likened to a young Prost by Helmut Marko, with Prost expressing admiration for Hadjar’s unique talent and offering his experience to support the rising star.
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