Carlos Sainz, after an amazing display at the Monza GP, almost lost a valuable asset in a robbery. After defending from Charles Leclerc to secure the podium, the Spaniard learned a thing or two from the Monegasque and avoided his fate. But what was the failure and how did Carlos Sainz avoid the $630,000 disaster? What is this disaster all about?
Charles Leclerc has been the victim of a watch robbery. Richard Mille sponsors Ferrari, so it’s obvious for their drivers to wear the luxury brand on their wrist. However, earlier a robber tried to click pictures with Charles Leclerc. Turns out that person was a part of an organized crime gang and stole Charles Leclerc’s $320,000, Richard Mille. But Carlos Sainz wasn’t going to let something similar happen to himself.
🚨| Carlos Sainz was robbed in Monza:
After leaving the Armani Hotel in the evening, Carlos Sainz was approached by three men who stole a valuable Richard Mille watch from him.
Sainz and several passers-by chased down the thieves, blocked them, and handed them over to the… https://t.co/8Fl3qwx7gX pic.twitter.com/IRMPFTFtXB
— F1News.live (@f1newslive_) September 3, 2023
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As Carlos Sainz left the hotel last night, he was approached by three men. The Spaniard was staying at the Armani Hotel after the Monza GP. The men stole and ran away with Carlos Sainz’s Richard Mille. It is believed to be an RM 67-02, a carbon automatic watch. Fortunately enough, the bystanders and Carlos Sainz chased after the thieves, cut them off, and handed them over to the police. Looks like Carlos Sainz avoided a $630,000 loss.
However, even Charles Leclerc seemed to have learned from his mistakes, as his smooth moves helped him avoid a possible repeat of the $320,000 robbery.
Charles Leclerc’s sneaky move to protect his Richard Mille
Charles Leclerc isn’t the only driver to have his watch stolen. Even Lando Norris had to face this situation. The Richard Mille is arguably one of the most prestigious watch brands, with watches going up to millions of dollars. Despite having millions in the bank, a stolen watch is never a good feeling. Charles Leclerc, learning from his mistake, avoided the same with a cheeky move.
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charles be like "yeah, i'm not chasing thieves again, imma hide this watch" 😭💀 pic.twitter.com/9ftB5gZCqi
— clara (@leclercsletters) June 12, 2023
Earlier this year, the Monegasque was swamped by the fans to take pictures. As an F1 driver, now a celebrity because of the DTS series, Leclerc couldn’t say no. However, it was noticed how Leclerc smoothly slipped his watch into the safety of his pocket rather than showing it off on the wrist. Smart move if you’re asking us.
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What do you think about Carlos Sainz being able to stop the robbery?