Fast Five: Sainz foils attempted robbery, Ricciardo ruled out until Qatar, and other big updates

Sainz foils attempted robbery

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After an eventful Italian GP, Sainz was reportedly robbed near the Armani hotel while he was still in his Ferrari racing suit. The thieves attempted to steal his £500k Richard Mille watch, but Sainz chased them down and successfully recovered his watch. He managed to catch the robbers, and the police apprehend the two suspects.

Click here to read more from ESPN. And here is a video of Sainz with the police after the incident.

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Ricciardo ruled out until Qatar

Red Bull's Christian Horner suggests that Daniel Ricciardo is unlikely to return to Formula 1 action until the Qatar Grand Prix due to a hand fracture he suffered during the Dutch Grand Prix. Horner believes Ricciardo won't be ready for the Singapore or Japan races. Red Bull has used Liam Lawson as Ricciardo's replacement, and Horner praised Lawson's performance but stated they'll assess Ricciardo's recovery before making further decisions. Lawson, while keen on racing at Suzuka, remains cautious about the future due to Ricciardo's recovery status.

Click here to read the full article by Filip Cleeren (motorsport.com)

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5 fantasy lessons from Monza

An action packed weekend at Monza ended with Max Verstappen's tenth consecutive Grand Prix victory and a new record. We saw a Ferrari on the podium, a rare Alfa Romeo points finish, and a budget driver retire before the lights went out. Let's review the biggest takeaways from the Italian Grand Prix.

Click here to read the full article on F1FantasyHQ.com

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Stella slams Norris and Piastri for "unacceptable" behavior

McLaren's Formula 1 boss, Andrea Stella, criticized Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for their clash during the Italian Grand Prix, deeming it "unacceptable." He emphasized that McLaren should never have internal car contact and stressed the importance of prioritizing the team over individual ambitions. Stella acknowledged that they would calmly review the incident and consider whether Piastri's tire choice played a role. He also stated that even if the team's strategy contributed to the situation, drivers risking the team's interests for personal gains was not acceptable. Despite encouraging competition, Stella emphasized the need for drivers to respect the team's parameters and not cross any lines.

Click here to read the full article on motorsport.com

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Hulkenberg frustrated with Haas lackluster performance

Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg has intensified criticism of his team. Despite signing a new deal for 2024, he expressed frustration with their performance, citing their lack of competitiveness and insufficient updates. His teammate, Kevin Magnussen, acknowledged the team's potential but stressed the need for patience and confidence in the team's improvement.

Click here to read the full article by Andrew Maitland (grandpx.news)