Lyon’s Czech forward Milan Baros was caught speeding at 271 kph in his Ferrari, a club source has confirmed.
Le Progres quoted police as saying the player had broken the record for speeding for that French region, set by a motorcyclist who reached 248 kph in 2000.
Baros was driving on a motorway not far from Lyon when he was caught by French police, who confiscated his care and took his driving licence.
The 26-year-old faces a heavy fine and up to a three-year driving ban.