Former Formula 1 driver Adrian Sutil has been arrested in connection with alleged fraud, according to a report published by the German newspaper BILD.
The report states that Sutil was taken into custody and is currently being held in pre-trial detention. German authorities have not yet provided official confirmation or further details about the charges or the nature of the alleged offense.
Sutil competed in Formula 1 between 2007 and 2014, racing primarily for Force India. Known for his smooth driving style, he made 128 race starts but never achieved a podium finish. After his F1 career, Sutil remained involved in motorsport and various business ventures.
“Former Formula 1 driver Adrian Sutil has been arrested in connection with allegations of fraud,” reported BILD.
No official statement from Sutil or his representatives has been released at this time. The investigation is ongoing, and details of the suspected fraud remain undisclosed.
Author’s summary: Adrian Sutil, a former F1 driver, has reportedly been detained in Germany over alleged fraud, with the case still under police investigation and awaiting clarification.