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Classic F1 steering wheel stolen from British GP at Silverstone

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, ENGLAND, JUL 7 – A bespoke 1990s Formula One steering wheel valued over £2,500 was stolen during a busy race weekend that saw 34 crimes reported and 20 arrests made, police said.

  • On Friday, July 4, 2025, during the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, a 1990 Leyton House CG901 Formula One steering wheel was stolen from a classic car on display.
  • The theft occurred around 2:30 pm while team members were at lunch, amid numerous incidents of damage and theft reported at the event.
  • Northamptonshire Police have shared an image from CCTV showing a man they want to speak with, while 20 arrests were made in connection with various offenses, including damage to property at the event.
  • Race engineer Russell Sheppard described the wheel as irreplaceable and bespoke to the car, noting social media's role in raising awareness was "fantastic."
  • The stolen wheel's loss delayed the car's track return until a last-minute replacement was found, and the incident cast a sour impression on the event's security.
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Classic F1 steering wheel stolen from British GP at Silverstone

A classic Formula 1 steering wheel has been stolen from Silverstone during the F1 British Grand Prix weekend.

·Oxford, United Kingdom
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Oxford Mail broke the news in Oxford, United Kingdom on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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