Overview
- Franco Colapinto reported that thieves took his suitcases, clothing and his traditional mate tea kit while he was on holiday at Lake Como during the Formula 1 summer shutdown.
- He posted photos of the missing items and a message hoping the thieves would enjoy them, then made a now-deleted remark that initially blamed “Italians” before changing the wording to “Europeans.”
- Colapinto’s original comment prompted online criticism over its nationality reference and he removed the post after the backlash.
- There is no public confirmation that any stolen items have been recovered or that police have released details about an investigation.
- Reporters and drivers have linked the episode to a string of prior thefts affecting F1 figures, raising fresh questions about personal security for drivers who travel and holiday in high-profile locations.