Checkpoint

A professional burglar drawn into a European espionage plot. He commits a bold Florence factory heist, triggers a violent sequence, and becomes a pawn in larger schemes. Cunning and cool under pressure, he navigates betrayal and danger while trying to survive the escalating confrontation.

Petersen's associate who becomes entangled in the scheme and the racing intrigue. She maneuvers through loyalties, aids Bill at critical moments, and attempts to defuse dangerous situations. Her involvement adds a personal layer to the intrigue and risk surrounding the race and the plans.

A shadowy figure who hides O'Donovan at his villa and coordinates the cross-border plot with Ingram. He operates behind the scenes, manipulating events to advance interests while maintaining plausible deniability. His calculated moves reveal a strategist who values outcomes over ethics.

An industrial magnate who orchestrates the scheme to recruit a driver and steal designs in hopes of securing a championship. He pushes for risky actions despite explicit orders not to break the law, showing a willingness to gamble for power. His influence drives the international chase and the moral compromises of the plot.

A connection to Ingram who informs him of the fiasco and helps broker the plan to recruit Bill Fraser. He serves as a link between the business world and the racing operation, illustrating how corporate interests intersect with illicit schemes. He plays a decisive role in steering the plan toward execution.

A young, ambitious race car driver who designs and builds his own car. He accepts Ingram's backing in exchange for taking a dangerous risk by substituting a co-driver, illustrating the lure of fame and money in a high-stakes sport. His choices drive the race’s outcomes and its emotional resonance.

A rising driver who is drugged and replaced as part of the scheme. His role exposes how the plan exploits competitors and threatens safety on the race course. He becomes a pawn in a larger game where loyalty and trust are continually tested.

The team manager who oversees driver arrangements and relays instructions during the tense race. He functions as a practical organizer who must navigate competing interests and keep the operation on track. His efforts reveal the logistical backbone behind high-risk, professional racing.