That happened after a dinner with friends in Viareggio, a seaside resort in Tuscany. According to Italian media, the clock on the wrist of the leader in the World Cup standings had a value of more than 300,000 euros.
Leclerc was recognized by some passers-by when he walked out of a restaurant with his fitness trainer and some friends. The 24-year-old Ferrari driver took pictures with his fans. The group around Leclerc quickly grew. Moments later, the Monegasque discovered that his watch had disappeared. He called the police, but the thief was never found.
Leclerc has won two of the three GPs this season and leads the World Cup with 71 points. World champion Max Verstappen, who has already retired twice, has 25 points after his win in Saudi Arabia. The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix is scheduled for next weekend in Italy.