Wittenberg: millionaire races at 417 kilometers per hour on the A2

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The A2 at sunset: near Wittenberg, a Czech millionaire raced down the autobahn at 417 km/h.

Photo: Sina Schuldt / picture alliance / dpa

The police have launched an investigation against a speeder on the A2 near Wittenberg.

The background is a video from the Internet that shows a Bugatti Chiron roaring down the autobahn at 417 kilometers per hour.

At the wheel sat the Czech multi-millionaire Radim Passer.

After intensive tests over the weekend, the driver is now being investigated for an illegal street race, a police spokeswoman said.

This will now be passed on to the public prosecutor's office for legal assessment.

The police spokeswoman said the behavior was irresponsible.

Wanted to show relationship with Jesus through action

The Federal Ministry of Transport had also expressed criticism.

Any behavior on the road that leads or can lead to a hazard to road users will be rejected, a spokeswoman said.

According to the information, there is no speed limit on the section of road between Berlin and Hanover shown in the video.

According to media reports, the sports car should have 1500 hp.

The video material was published on Radim Passer's YouTube channel and has now had over 6.6 million views (as of January 24).

According to him, the recordings are said to date back to last July.

Under the video, the millionaire writes that he shared the video to let everyone share in the excitement of the ride.

He also adds that he wants to show the relationship with Jesus, who brings love, hope and fun into life.

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