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Robbery in Milan Was 'Worst Day of My Life,' Says F1 Driver Colapinto
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Robbery in Milan Was 'Worst Day of My Life,' Says F1 Driver Colapinto

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Argentine racing driver Franco Colapinto reported a "tragedy" after being robbed of his passport and belongings during vacation in Milan.
  • The Alpine F1 reserve driver lost his wallet, clothes, and a cherished "mate" set during the incident.
  • While initially devastating, Colapinto described the experience as a learning opportunity, though he humorously noted the loss of his "mate."

Milan, Italy – Formula 1 reserve driver Franco Colapinto described a robbery during his Italian vacation as "the worst day of my life" after criminals stole his passports and personal valuables. The incident occurred in Milan while Colapinto was vacationing during Formula 1's summer break.

It was the worst day of my life. A tragedy.

— Franco ColapintoDescribing the impact of the robbery during his vacation.

Colapinto, an Argentine driver for Alpine, was dining at a well-known restaurant when his car, parked nearby, was broken into. "They stole everything. Wallet, passports, all the clothes. A disaster. I was left with nothing," he told ESPN, recounting the event.

The theft left Colapinto stranded, requiring him to report the incident to local police before returning to Monaco. However, he later received a call indicating his wallet had been found. He drove back to Milan to retrieve it, covering 1200 kilometers in a single day.

They stole everything. Wallet, passports, all the clothes. A disaster. I was left with nothing.

— Franco ColapintoDetailing the items stolen from his car.

Despite the recovery of some items, Colapinto expressed particular sadness over the loss of his "mate" – a traditional South American herbal drink set. "I loved that mate, it had a spectacular flavor," he said, lamenting the loss of the thermos and gourd, which he humorously referred to as "Messi's thermos."

I loved that mate, it had a spectacular flavor.

— Franco ColapintoExpressing his sadness over the loss of his traditional mate set.

Reflecting on the ordeal, Colapinto called it a "total tragedy" but also a learning experience. "I think in time you're glad to learn a little about what to do and what to change," he stated. He had previously posted about the incident on social media with a touch of irony, writing, "Who would have thought Europeans would steal everything from a Latino..."

Who would have thought Europeans would steal everything from a Latino...

— Franco ColapintoA social media post reflecting on the robbery with irony.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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