A shocking incident has rocked the F1 world as a star driver had his passport stolen just before the high-stakes Canadian Grand Prix. Brazilian F1 sensation, Gabriel Bortoleto, fell victim to a theft in Zurich, where thieves broke into his car and made off with his backpack containing crucial items including his passport, laptop, and racing equipment.
Bortoleto recounted the harrowing experience, stating, “I was robbed. I just had dinner in Switzerland one night, and someone opened my car and took my backpack, with my laptop and my documents. All my racing materials were there too. It was chaos.” Despite the setback, Swiss police were able to apprehend the thieves and recover some of the stolen items, allowing Bortoleto to make his way to Canada for the prestigious race weekend using a secondary passport.
Sauber, the F1 team associated with Bortoleto, addressed the incident, confirming the theft of the backpack but assuring that all belongings were swiftly retrieved, enabling Gabriel to proceed with his travel plans without further complications. The ordeal, though troubling, was successfully resolved, ensuring Bortoleto’s participation in the Canadian Grand Prix remained unaffected.
