Franco Colapinto details Milan car robbery during F1 summer break
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto described a recent theft in Milan where his car was broken into while he dined. The thieves stole his clothes, passport, and personal belongings, prompting Colapinto to call it the 'worst day of my life.' After filing a police report, he returned to Monaco, only to receive a call that his wallet and documents had been recovered. Colapinto made the 1,200-kilometer trip back to Milan to retrieve them.
- •Theft occurred while Colapinto dined at an Italian restaurant in Milan.
- •Stolen items included his wallet, passport, and clothes.
- •He described the day as a total disaster while maintaining humor.
- •Police were able to recover his wallet and documents shortly after.
- •Colapinto drove 1,200 kilometers back to Milan to collect his belongings.
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"Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto has spoken for the first time about a theft he suffered in Milan during the summer break, jokingly declaring it "the worst day of my life" after the thieves made off with his clothes and passport. The 23-year-old Argentine initially shared the news of the theft via an Instagram post on 6 August. But he has now revealed further details about the ...Keep reading
"Franco Colapinto has revealed how thieves stole his clothes, passport and personal belongings from his car in Milan during the F1 summer break
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 6:00 PMFranco Colapinto reveals details of Milan car robbery during F1 summer break
Franco Colapinto has revealed how thieves stole his clothes, passport and personal belongings from his car in Milan during the F1 summer break
- Motorsport.comAug 21, 2026, 6:00 PMFranco Colapinto reveals details of Milan car robbery during F1 summer break
Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto has spoken for the first time about a theft he suffered in Milan during the summer break, jokingly declaring it "the worst day of my life" after the thieves made off with his clothes and passport. The 23-year-old Argentine initially shared the news of the theft via an Instagram post on 6 August. But he has now revealed further details about the ...Keep reading
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