Camilla Jessen
The driver of a mysterious Ferrari-like Formula 2 racecar has been caught by police.
He wore a helmet, sped down highways in a Formula 2 car, and vanished without a trace.
Until now.
The Legend of the Highway Phantom
It started back in 2019.
Reports trickled in of a red Formula 1-style car blazing down Czech motorways. Bystanders were baffled.
How could a racecar—specifically a Dallara GP2/08 Formula 2 machine—be street-racing in broad daylight?
Sightings on Traffic Cameras
Police confirmed sightings through traffic cameras.
But the driver’s identity remained a mystery, thanks to a full racing suit and a reflective visor helmet.
With no plate, no face, and no way to legally register such a vehicle, the phantom seemed to vanish into legend.
A Break After Six Years
On Sunday, luck caught up with the elusive driver.
The same red racecar was spotted at a gas station near Dobříš, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Prague.
Police trailed it to a private property in the village of Buk, and this time, they were ready.
Caught on Camera
Videos and photos captured the moment. The sleek racecar towed by a civilian vehicle, officers trailing close behind.
When confronted, the 51-year-old man driving the car told police they were trespassing, refusing at first to cooperate.
“We Know Nothing About This”
After a short standoff, the man agreed to be taken to a police station for questioning—but remained mostly silent.
His son later spoke to reporters, denying any involvement.
“Police allegedly saw us towing a Formula 1 car, which they claimed had been speeding along the motorway a few minutes earlier – of course we know absolutely nothing about this,” the son said.
Police, however, suspect otherwise.
The Helmeted Loophole
Despite years of footage, there’s one major hurdle: the driver’s helmet.
Every photo and video of the illegal motorway runs shows the person fully covered—leaving no way to prove the identity of the person behind the wheel.
And that makes prosecution tricky.
Street-Racing in a F2 Car?
Police confirmed the car is a Dallara GP2/08, used in professional Formula 2 racing between 2008 and 2010. Vehicles like this are strictly banned from public roads.
“The formula car has sharp edges and does not have lights, turning signal lights, license plates, or other important safety features,” Czech police said in a statement.
“Driving such a vehicle is dangerous not only for the driver but also for other road users.”
Penalty for the Phantom
If found guilty, the phantom driver could face a fine of 5,000 to 10,000 Czech koruna (roughly $240–$480) and a driving ban of six months to a year.
But with no conclusive ID, the case may still hit a wall.
This article is made and published by Camilla Jessen, which may have used AI in the preparation
