Formula One Ferrari Driver Carlos Sainz Jr Chases Down Robbers Who Stole His $600,000 Watch

Formula One Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr was robbed of his luxury watch, but the speedster was able to chase down the crooks and get it back.

Formula One Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr had his 500,000-pound ($629,717) Richard Mille wristwatch stolen in Milan shortly after securing a third-place finish at the Italian Grand Prix. However, he managed to pursue the thieves and successfully recover his watch.

According to ESPN, the Ferrari driver, still wearing his team kit after leaving the Monza circuit, was targeted by thieves near the Armani hotel in Milan. Reports in Italy say Sainz, his trainer, and members of the public who saw the robbery take place pursued the robbers and were able to catch up to them.

Videos from the scene show police arresting one man while Sainz is seen a little way away standing upright, resting with his hands on his knees, as if he is trying to get his breath back, reported the news portal.