THIS is the horrifying moment a huge fight breaks out in the stands at the Mexican Grand Prix.
The incident occurred during Sunday’s race, which was won by Red Bull star and Formula One world champion Max Verstappen.
A dramatic day saw the race suspended at one stage after Kevin Magnussen’s car burst into flames.
But there was plenty of drama unfolding in the stands too.
Fans had been enjoying the incredible spectacle, with many turning out to support local lad Sergio Perez, when the fight broke out.
Video footage showed a man in a white shirt attacking two supporters wearing red, possibly indicating their support for Ferrari.
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People screamed for the man in white to stop as he went on a rampage in the stands.
Some bystanders even attempted to intervene as two of the brawlers crashed down several flights of benches.
But the fight was ended when one man in a navy shirt grabbed the white-shirted man in a headlock from behind.
It’s unclear whether the hero was a member of security or simply another fan.
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But the instigator of the fight quickly held his hands up as he was bundled to the floor.
The Mexican Grand Prix’s official Twitter account later said the man had been “removed from the circuit.”
And F1 journalist Chris Medland added: “Im told by F1 that the fan who attacked the Ferrari fans was ejected and given a life ban.”
Fans reacted to the fight online, with one saying: “Nah man this is F1. Violence is NEVER acceptable.”
Another declared: “F1 getting more toxic by the year.”
One noted: “What a shame this happens in this beautiful sport.”
Another added: “Unsportsmanlike conduct.”
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