Colapinto discusses burglary during Lake Como holiday as Verstappen praised
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Franco Colapinto reported being a victim of a burglary while on holiday at Lake Como during the Formula 1 summer break. He shared details on social media, mentioning stolen items including suitcases, clothes, and a mate kit. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen’s manager, Raymond Vermeulen, praised Verstappen's influence on Formula 1's popularity in the Netherlands, connecting it to the return of the Dutch Grand Prix in 2021. Verstappen's success has generated renewed interest in the sport among Dutch fans, a change Vermeulen attributes largely to the driver’s achievements.
- •Colapinto was burglarized while vacationing in Lake Como.
- •He humorously addressed the theft on his social media.
- •Verstappen’s manager noted his role in increasing F1 interest in the Netherlands.
- •Verstappen's rise parallels the return of the Dutch Grand Prix in 2021.
- •The Dutch driver is viewed as a central figure in revitalizing the sport’s popularity.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Today | Colapinto hit by theft at Lake Como as Verstappen’s impact in the Netherlands praised
"From Franco Colapinto sharing details of the burglary he suffered while on holiday at Lake Como to Max Verstappen’s manager highlighting the Dutchman’s key role in reigniting interest in Formula 1 in the Netherlands, here are the main F1 stories of the day on 8 August. Colapinto victim of burglary during Lake Como holidayFranco Colapinto revealed that he was the victim of a burglary while spending part of the Formula 1 summer break on Lake Como.
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