Alain Prost was the victim of a violent home invasion at his residence in Nyon, Switzerland. The four-time Formula 1 world champion suffered a head injury during the attack, which occurred Tuesday morning.
Masked assailants burst into the house
Several masked individuals broke into the property of the former French racing driver. The assailants threatened his family members who were present before physically attacking Alain Prost. The 71-year-old former champion tried to intervene. He was then struck and suffered a head injury.
A safe opened under duress
The assailants also forced one of Alain Prost's sons to open a safe. The exact contents stolen have not yet been specified. After the incident, the individuals fled. The precise circumstances of the attack remain central to the investigation opened by the Swiss authorities.
A large police presence was deployed around Nyon.
Police quickly launched a major search operation in the Nyon area. Swiss forces were mobilized with support from the French gendarmerie, given the proximity to the border. An investigation has been opened to identify the perpetrators of the home invasion and trace their escape.
A French Formula 1 legend targeted
Alain Prost is one of the greatest figures in the history of French motorsport. A four-time Formula 1 world champion, he left his mark on the discipline with his legendary duels, notably with Ayrton Senna, and with his exceptionally precise driving, which earned him the nickname "the professor".
