Motorsport fans have been told to expect a “rigorous” policing effort at next month’s British Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
Northamptonshire Police said specialist resources, including armed officers, search teams, and live facial recognition (LFR) units will be in place at the Silverstone Circuit between 2-5 July.<\/p>\n
The circuit is anticipating another record attendance after 500,000 people visited across the race weekend in 2025, but tickets remain on sale for all four days of the event.<\/p>\n
The force’s event commander, Supt Pete Basham, said officers would make “it clear that criminal behaviour will not be tolerated”. <\/p>\n
Police said only a small number of incidents required officers’ intervention at last year’s race, with 34 crimes reported and 20 arrests made. <\/p>\n
Basham said: “While we have many years of experience policing this event, our planning begins months in advance and remains as rigorous as ever. <\/p>\n
“We’ve worked closely with organisers, security teams and partner agencies to coordinate resources, mutual aid and prepare detailed operational plans.”<\/p>\n
The event commander added that the use of LFR would again be a “valuable tool” in preventing and detecting crime, but he encouraged the public to take a “vital role” in reporting “anything that feels unusual or suspicious”.<\/p>\n
He said: “With the national terrorism threat level currently at ‘severe’, meaning an attack is highly likely, it’s important we all remain vigilant.”<\/p>\n