Formula 1: Lando Norris mugged during riot at Euro final

McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris was involved in a mugging incident at the Euro 2020 final match at Wembley Stadium.

Sunday’s Euro 2020 final match between Italy and England saw several thousand ticketless fans storm Wembley Stadium, leading to inevitable chaos.

There were a number of skirmishes as the disastrous situation unfolded, including several involving security team members attempting to battle these unwelcome thugs, who took advantage of the fact that the stadium is not properly policed. Several families of players were also involved.

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Unfortunately, McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris was in attendance and also ended up being involved in the chaos after the match concluded.

https://twitter.com/LandoNorris/status/1414348445658361862

As he got into his McLaren GT supercar, he was grabbed and mugged of his prototype Richard Mille watch.

According to The Sun, here is what an eyewitness had to say about what happened to Norris.

"“Lando was held and another robber pulled off his watch in a split second. Lando looked pretty shaken up. Security had been a nightmare all night.”"

McLaren released the following statement confirming what happened, and they indicated that they will not make any further comments at this time because the matter has been formally taken up by police.

"“McLaren Racing can confirm that Lando Norris was involved in an incident, after the Euro 2020 final match at Wembley, during which the watch he was wearing was taken. Thankfully, Lando was unharmed but he is understandably shaken. The team is supporting Lando and we are sure that racing fans will join us in wishing him all the best for the British Grand Prix this weekend. As this is now a police matter we cannot comment further.”"