Sainz thanks police after alleged robbery attempt

The incident occurred after Carlos Sainz had finished third at the Italian Grand Prix

Carlos Sainz has thanked Milanese police after he was reportedly the target of an attempted theft after Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.

They were then helped by members of the public before the police arrived.

"Many thanks to all the people who helped us, to the Milan police for their quick intervention and thanks for all your messages," Sainz said.

He added on social media: "The most important thing is that we are all OK and this will only remain as an unpleasant anecdote."

Spanish sports daily Marca and Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport reported that street robbers ran off with Sainz's watch, reportedly worth at least 300,000 euros (£256,440), before they were stopped.