Lando Norris, British Formula 1 driver, was assaulted and had his luxury watch stolen on Sunday evening at the exit of the Euro football final at Wembley, lost by England to Italy.
The young British Formula 1 driver, Lando Norris, was assaulted and had the luxury watch he wore stolen on Sunday evening at the exit of the Euro football final at Wembley, lost by the England against Italy.
According to British media reports, the 21-year-old McLaren driver had a Richard Mille watch estimated at 40,000 pounds (around 47,000 euros) stolen by two men as he climbed into his vehicle. .. An expensive McLaren car parked in a parking lot at the London stadium.
Securing the match widely criticized
"McLaren Racing can confirm that Lando Norris was involved in an incident following the Euro-2020 final match at Wembley in which the watch he was wearing was taken," the team said. British Monday in a statement.
Fortunately, Lando was not injured but he is understandably shaken, she added. "As this is now a police matter, we cannot comment further."
Lando Norris, currently 4th in the F1 championship standings, will compete in the British GP this weekend at the Silverstone circuit.
His misadventure is the latest linked to the Euro final, lost on penalties by England (3-2 on penalties), the score being zero (1-1) at the end of extra time. .
The securing of the match was widely criticized after hundreds of ticketless fans stormed the gates of Wembley, managing to enter the stadium and sit in seats reserved for spectators carrying tickets .
Videos posted on social media showed violent assaults in the corridors of Wembley Stadium.
Several security officers were injured, and police made 53 arrests.