Safety in Brazil

This email was sent to a F-1 team for the last race in Brazil....



Dear all,



After last year’s incident in Brazil we put some points together to help you get through the trip to Brazil safely and hopefully without incident. We kindly ask you all to adhere to the following.



Leave your passports and all important documents in the hotel room safe (please remember to take with you when leaving for the flight home).
Keep some contact details on you so that the Police know who you are and who to call if you get lost or go missing.
Do not drive straight up to red traffic lights. If you see ahead that the light is red, coast along slowly and drive through when it turns green. If you have to stop at a red light be prepared to drive through safely if someone approaches you.
Keep a small amount of cash in your top pocket to hand over if you get caught in a situation that you can not get out of. Be prepared to give them everything if you have to.
Put your bags and lap tops in the boot of the car when travelling to and from the hotel to the circuit.
Avoid looking like a "tourist".
Use taxis when ever possible; do not walk on the street especially at night.
Do not use mobile phones in the street; it will be obvious that you are not from Brazil.
Avoid wearing expensive watches and jewellery that can be seen.
Most of all use your common sense; many situations can be avoided by not getting into them in the first place.