FILE PHOTO: Formulation One F1 – Australian Grand Prix – Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia – March 30, 2023 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc arriving on the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit REUTERS/Darrian Traynor
Ferrari Formulation One driver Charles Leclerc has requested followers to respect his privateness after they preserve turning up exterior his Monaco house.
The 25-year-old Monegasque, who had an unique watch stolen a yr in the past in Italy when he was approached for a selfie by two individuals carrying scooter helmets, posted the plea on Instagram on Sunday.
“For the previous few months, my residence tackle has by some means turn into public, resulting in individuals gathering beneath my house, ringing my bell, and asking for footage and autographs,” he stated.
“Whereas I’m at all times completely happy to be there for you and I really respect your assist, please respect my privateness and chorus from coming to my home.
“I’ll make certain to cease for everybody once you see me on the streets or on the observe, however I gained’t be coming downstairs should you go to my residence,” he added, saying there was “a boundary that shouldn’t be crossed”.
Italian police stated final week they’d arrested 4 individuals wished in reference to the theft of Leclerc’s Richard Mille watch within the seaside resort of Viareggio final April.
The watch, which carried his initials, was probably value tens of millions.
Leclerc and Ferrari have had a tough begin to the Formulation One season, with the motive force retiring from two of the primary three races. Final yr he gained two of the primary three earlier than his title hopes light.
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