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Czech Police Detain Suspected 'Phantom Ferrari' Driver After D4 Motorway Stop

Officials say the red single-seater appears to be a Dallara GP2 in Ferrari-style livery, with missing road gear now exposing the 51-year-old to penalties.

Overview

  • Police said tips from motorists led officers to stop the car in the village of Buk on September 7 after it was seen speeding on the D4 motorway.
  • The driver was identified as a 51-year-old man and taken to a district station for questioning, according to the Czech police statement.
  • Authorities report the driver faces fines and a possible driving ban because the vehicle lacked headlights, indicators and registration plates.
  • GB News reports officers later traced the car to a residence where the man initially refused to exit, then accompanied police in his racing suit and helmet.
  • Media assessments indicate the car is not a Ferrari F1 machine but likely a Dallara GP2/08 in Ferrari-inspired colors, a vehicle seen in viral Czech road videos since 2019.