Man 'arrested after running across Chinese GP track during practice'

F1 track invader 'arrested'

A man has reportedly been arrested by police after running across the track during practice for the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

Video footage has shown the individual sprinting across the track with a Force India approaching in the background, before jumping over a fence.

According to BBC Sport, the man, who had a ticket for the main grandstand, was later arrested after entering the Ferrari garage and asking to drive a car.

Security measures will now be looked into by Formula 1 bosses.

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