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Ferrari Formula One star Carlos Sainz has spoken out for the first time since thieves attempted to steal his \u00a3500,000 watch just hours after the Italian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
According to reports, on Sunday evening Sainz was approached by three men outside the Armani Hotel in Milan who took his Richard Mille watch.<\/p>\n
The Spaniard, his bodyguard and several passers-by gave chase however, blocking the robbers before handing them over to the police and retrieving the stolen watch.<\/p>\n
Footage later emerged of Sainz and others talking to the police, with the reports saying that no one was harmed in the incident.<\/p>\n
This has now been confirmed by the 29-year-old himself in a message to fans on Instagram on Monday morning that read: \u2018As many of you already know, yesterday we experienced an unfortunate incident in Milan.<\/p>\n
\u2018The most important thing is that we are all okay and this will only remain as an unpleasant anecdote.<\/p>\n
\u2018Many thanks to all the people who helped us yesterday, to the Milan police for their quick intervention and thanks for all your messages.\u2019<\/p>\n
Ferrari \u00f0\u009f\u0086\u009a Ferrari at Monza! pic.twitter.com\/AEk1YHw5dr<\/p>\n
Sainz enjoyed his best weekend of the season so far at Monza, sensationally pipping Max Verstappen and teammate Charles Leclerc to pole, much to the delight of the Tifosi.<\/p>\n
He bravely fought off the Dutchman for 14 laps but ultimately his Red Bull was just far too quick, with the runaway championship leader claiming a record-breaking 10th consecutive race win.<\/p>\n
Sainz was later passed by the other Red Bull of Sergio Perez, but, after a brilliant battle with Leclerc, he held onto third to claim his first podium of 2023 and his first for Ferrari at their home race.<\/p>\n
\u2018It was tough. It does not get tougher than it was out there today,\u2019 Sainz, who was voted Driver of the Day by fans, said post-race.<\/p>\n
\u2018Honestly, I spent the whole race pushing trying to keep the Red Bulls behind. In the end, I paid a bit of a price with the rear tyres.<\/p>\n
\u2018It has always ben a pleasure to race Charles when I have had the chance. We had fun out there today.\u2019<\/p>\n