F1 security boss who fractured skull in Silverstone buggy crash sues for over £200k
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Peter Holdsworth, a former F1 security manager, is suing Silverstone Circuits Limited for over £200,000 after suffering serious injuries in a buggy accident. He claims the vehicle's tyres were unsuitable for road use, contributing to the crash. The circuit denies liability, attributing the accident to Holdsworth's driving behavior.
- ▪Peter Holdsworth suffered a fractured skull and brain damage after a 4x4 accident at Silverstone.
- ▪He is suing for over £200,000 in compensation, claiming the vehicle's tyres were not suitable for road use.
- ▪Silverstone Circuits Limited denies liability, blaming Holdsworth for driving too fast and not wearing a seatbelt.
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NewsUKHome NewsF1 security boss who fractured skull in Silverstone buggy crash sues for over £200kPeter Holdsworth claims the tyres of the John Deere Gator 4x4, unbeknownst to him, were not suitable for road usePaul Keogh Monday 18 May 2026 08:38 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2978428","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/peter-holdsworth-f1-silverstone-court-b2978428.html","title":"F1 security boss who fractured skull in Silverstone buggy crash sues for over £200k"}}open image in…
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