Carlos Sainz was robbed of his £500,000 Richard Mille watch in Milan hours after ending third on the Italian GP, however was in a position to chase down the robbers and retrieve it.

The Ferrari driver, nonetheless sporting his workforce package after leaving the Monza circuit, was focused by thieves close to the Armani lodge in Milan.

Stories in Italy say Sainz, his coach and members of the general public who noticed the theft happen pursued the robbers and have been in a position to catch as much as them.

Movies from the scene present police arresting one man whereas Sainz is seen somewhat method away standing upright, resting together with his fingers on his knees, as if he’s making an attempt to get his breath again.

It’s the newest in a line of incidents involving F1 drivers and costly watches.

In April 2022, 4 males have been arrested for stealing the watch of Sainz’s Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc in Viareggio. In that occasion, robbers had posed as followers wanting a selfie with the driving force.

McLaren driver Lando Norris had his £145,000 Richard Mille watch stolen from him after watching the Euro 2020 remaining at Wembley.