Carlos Sainz finished 3rd in the Italian Grand Prix in Formula 1 and the Ferrari driver showed at the end of the race in Monza that he is also fast on the track.

Carlos Sainz JrPhoto: Hasan Bratic/AvensImages/LiveMedia/Shutterstock Editorial/Profimedia

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After he celebrated with his fans at a hotel, two people pushed him and took advantage of the situation to take his Richard-Mille watch, worth an estimated €500,000.

The Spanish pilot and his assistant then chased the criminals, aided by several fans who witnessed the scene, until they managed to block them. They were then handed over to the police on the spot and taken to the police station, writes News.ro.

Formula 1 – Tournament table of pilots

1. Max Verstappen (RedBull) 364 points

2. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 219

3. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 170

4. Lewis Hamilton (“Mercedes”) 164

5. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 117

6. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 111

7. George Russell (Mercedes) 109

8. Lando Norris (“McLaren Mercedes”) 79

9. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 47

10. Pierre Gasly (Alpine Renault) 37.

Formula 1 – rating of constructors

1. RedBull 583 points

2. Mercedes 273

3. Ferrari 228

4. Aston Martin 217

5. McLaren Mercedes 115

6. Alpine Renault 73

7. Williams 21

8. Haas 11

9. Alfa Romeo 10

10. Alpha Tauri 3.

Formula 1 season calendar for 2023

March 5: Bahrain – victory for Max Verstappen

March 19: Saudi Arabia – victory for Sergio Perez

April 2: Australia – victory for Max Verstappen

April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku – Winner Sergio Perez

May 7: Miami – victory for Max Verstappen

May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola – CANCELED

May 28: Monaco/Monte Carlo – victory for Max Verstappen

June 4: Spain / Barcelona – winner Max Verstappen

June 18: Canada / Montreal – winner Max Verstappen

July 2: Austria / Spielberg – victory of Max Verstappen

July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone – victory for Max Verstappen

July 23: Hungary / Hungaroring – Winner Max Verstappen

July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps – victory of Max Verstappen

August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort – Winner Max Verstappen

September 3: Italy / Monza – winner Max Verstappen

September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay

September 24: Japan / Suzuka

October 8: Qatar / Losail

October 22: USA / Austin

October 29: Mexico / Mexico City

November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo

November 18: Las Vegas

November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.