A 22-year-old Swedish national faced three criminal trespass charges after gaining unauthorised access to restricted areas during the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix held from 3 Oct to 5 Oct 2025 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Alkallas Karam was charged with entering the race area, pit lane, and Paddock Club without valid tickets or entry permits, reported Mothership.
Court documents revealed he breached security at one of Formula 1’s most prestigious night races, accessing zones typically reserved for team personnel, VIPs, and authorised guests.
The Incident
The pit lane represents one of the most dangerous areas at any F1 circuit, where mechanics work on cars and drivers navigate at controlled speeds between their garage boxes and the track.
Unauthorised entry poses significant safety risks to both intruders and racing personnel.
The Paddock Club offers premium hospitality experiences with exclusive access to team areas, typically costing thousands of dollars per person.
These tickets grant privileged viewing positions and behind-the-scenes glimpses of F1 operations.
Legal Consequences
Singapore takes security breaches at major sporting events seriously, particularly following previous incidents at the Grand Prix.
In 2015, British national Yogvitam Pravin Dhokia received six weeks’ jail for walking onto the track during the race while cars travelled at 280 km/h.
Criminal trespass in Singapore carries penalties of up to three months imprisonment, a fine of up to S$1,500, or both under the Penal Code.
The offence occurs when someone enters property intending to commit an offence or to intimidate, insult or annoy another person, or unlawfully remains on property despite lacking permission.
Karam’s case involved three separate counts, suggesting prosecutors view each restricted area breach as a distinct offence.
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