Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured during a violent burglary at his residence in Nyon, Switzerland, earlier this week, Swiss media outlets have reported.
The 71-year-old former driver sustained a minor head injury during a confrontation with masked intruders who forced their way into his villa near Lake Geneva. Prost’s son was reportedly coerced at gunpoint or under threat to open the family safe during the raid.
Large-Scale Manhunt Launched
Swiss authorities deployed specialist dog units and forensic teams immediately after the incident, launching a large-scale manhunt for the suspects. French law enforcement agencies were also alerted amid concerns that the perpetrators may have crossed the border into France.
Investigators are examining all possibilities as the search continues across the Lake Geneva region. The exact amount of property or valuables taken has not yet been confirmed, though several reports have pointed to Prost’s long-standing association with luxury watchmaker Richard Mille, whose timepieces can reach extremely high values on the collector’s market.
Prost Relocates to Dubai
Swiss newspaper Blick reports that Prost has left Switzerland and returned to Dubai, where he also resides part of the year, following the incident.
The burglary comes amid growing concern over a rise in home invasions targeting wealthy residents in the Lake Geneva region. Swiss reports indicate that 18 similar incidents were recorded in Geneva alone in 2025, highlighting an escalating security issue in the area.
Context
Prost won four Formula 1 world championships between 1985 and 1993, claiming 51 race victories during his career with McLaren, Renault, Ferrari, and Williams. He remains one of the sport’s most decorated drivers and has maintained a high profile in motorsport through various business ventures and media roles.
Swiss authorities continue their investigation into the incident, with no arrests reported as of Saturday, May 23.