Franco Colapinto reports theft of belongings in Italy

Argentine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto, racing for Alpine, reported that his belongings were stolen during a summer vacation near Lake Como, Italy.

Colapinto shared his frustration on social media, noting that the theft included his suitcase, clothing, and his mate set, a culturally significant herbal tea kit from Argentina. In a post that gained significant attention, he remarked, “Who would have thought that Italians would steal everything from a Latino?”

The incident follows a pattern of high-value thefts involving Formula 1 drivers, including past incidents involving Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, and Carlos Sainz.