Alain Prost Injured in Armed Home Invasion at Nyon Residence

Overview

• The attack occurred on Tuesday, May 19, when armed intruders entered Prost’s mansion in Nyon, threatened him and family members, forced one son to open a safe, and left the former driver with a head wound.
• The Public Prosecutor’s Office of the canton of Vaud opened a criminal investigation and Swiss police carried out regional searches after the report.
• Investigators say the suspects likely fled toward nearby France and no arrests have been reported so far, prompting cross‑border cooperation with French authorities.
• Valuable items were taken from the house though the precise loss has not been disclosed; reporters note Prost’s role with luxury watchmaker Richard Mille as a possible reason the home was targeted.
• The family received psychological support, Prost temporarily relocated to Dubai, and authorities face added pressure from a reported rise in high‑end burglaries around Lake Geneva that could complicate the probe.