F1 photographer placed in choke hold by police at Spanish GP podium

At the Spanish Grand Prix on September 13, veteran F1 photographer Peter Fox was placed in a choke hold by Spanish police while attempting to access the podium area. The incident occurred despite Fox using an authorized media passage, raising concerns about police coordination with F1's media accreditation. Fellow photographer Jamey Price expressed his support for Fox, emphasizing his professionalism. This incident adds to a series of controversies surrounding the Madring's debut F1 weekend, including security concerns and criticism of the circuit's layout from drivers.

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