Moments of terror for the former Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost, victim of a violent robbery in his villa in Nyon, on Lake Geneva. The Swiss newspaper Blick broke the news.
Alain Prost robbed and attacked at home
According to what has been learned, a gang of criminals broke into the champion’s home last Tuesday. Prost was allegedly attacked and hit on the head and one of his sons was forced to open the safe. The former pilot reportedly suffered a head injury following the attack. The value of the loot was not disclosed, but it is assumed to be very high.
Mardi morning, a commando a pris pour cible la villa nyonnaise de la légende du sport automobile Alain Prost. According to our information, the former F1 driver is blessed to the test by the malfrats. Sous la menace, c’est l’un de ses fils qui a dû ouvrir… https://t.co/u9J02TzK2o
— Blick Actualité & Sports (@Blick_media) May 22, 2026
The family has not released official statements, but the episode would have had a strong emotional impact, so much so that it required the intervention of a support team.
The hunt is on for the criminals, who are assumed to have fled to France. According to Blick, Prost is currently returning to Dubai, where he lives for most of the year.