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Franco Colapinto reports burglary during Lake Como holiday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:01 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Franco Colapinto reports burglary during Lake Como holiday

Summary

Franco Colapinto reported a burglary during his vacation in Lake Como, Italy. The Argentine driver shared on social media that his suitcases, clothes, and mate kit were stolen while he was staying at the lakeside. Colapinto made light of the situation, joking about the incident and expressing hope that the thief enjoys the mate. As Formula 1 drivers take a summer break, the season will resume at Zandvoort on 21 August, marking the start of the second half of the season.

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•Colapinto's vacation in Lake Como was interrupted by theft.
•He lost suitcases, clothes, and a mate kit in the burglary.
•Colapinto joked about the incident on social media.
•F1 season resumes at Zandvoort on 21 August.
•He has scored 19 points this season with Alpine.

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2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Colapinto victim of burglary during Lake Como holiday: ‘I hope whoever took it all enjoys it’

What they're saying

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Franco Colapinto revealed that the apartment where he was staying during a holiday on Lake Como in Italy was burgled, with the Argentine making light of the incident on social media. With Formula 1 already several days into its summer break, the drivers have taken the opportunity to recharge their batteries and spend a few weeks on holiday with their loved ones, ahead of the return to action at Zandvoort on 21 August, which will mark the start of the second half of the season.
— Yahoo Sports

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