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Valtteri Bottas reveals FBI involvement after Cadillac stolen during Miami GP weekend
TL;DR
Valtteri Bottas reported that his Cadillac was stolen during the Miami GP weekend, prompting FBI involvement. The theft occurred from his Airbnb driveway, where he had securely locked the vehicle.
Key points
- Valtteri Bottas' Cadillac was stolen during Miami GP weekend
- FBI involvement followed the theft of the vehicle
- The car was taken from his Airbnb in Fort Lauderdale
- Bottas had locked the vehicle and secured the keys inside
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Cadillac Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas has revealed that his car was stolen during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, leaving the thief with his paddock pass and VIP parking pass, and the FBI was involved.
The Finnish driver detailed how the Cadillac Escalade provided by the team was taken from the driveway of his Airbnb during the What's Next podcast with Paul Ripke for the Cadillac driver's YouTube channel.
Rather than staying in central Miami or South Beach, Bottas decided to base himself in Fort Lauderdale for the Miami Grand Prix weekend. However, the calmer setting was disrupted on the Saturday morning. Bottas had returned to his accommodation on Friday evening following practice and sprint qualifying, locked the vehicle securely and left the keys safely in the house.
"So for the Miami Grand Prix, I used to stay in Miami. I've stayed in Miami and also South Beach, but Fort Lauderdale is the same or even less of a distance to the track. There's a bit less traffic. That town is a bit more chill than Miami. I feel like it's a bit more real. That's why I stay in Fort Lauderdale. I prefer it to Miami. For me, Miami is a bit much," Bottas explained.
He added, "I got back Friday as normal. Drove our car to the driveway, had a quick dinner, early to bed. Car keys are inside the house. Car is locked."
The former Mercedes driver only discovered that the luxury SUV was missing moments before he was due to leave for the Hard Rock Stadium.
"I woke up Saturday morning. I was in the shower about 15 minutes before leaving for the track. And then Paul Harris, who also stayed in the Airbnb, is calling me. And I'm like, 'Hello? Why are you calling me? I'm like next door.' He was like, 'Oh, I was asking where did you go?' I said, 'What do you mean?'
"'Well, the car is gone.' So, I couldn't believe it. I went outside, opened the door. The Escalade has vanished. Keys are still inside on the table. I can see them like, 'What? What? How?' So, our car got stolen from the driveway of our Airbnb.
Q&A
What happened to Valtteri Bottas' Cadillac during the Miami GP?
Valtteri Bottas' Cadillac was stolen from the driveway of his Airbnb during the Miami Grand Prix weekend.
Why was the FBI involved in Valtteri Bottas' car theft?
The FBI was involved due to the circumstances surrounding the theft of Bottas' Cadillac, which included his paddock and VIP parking passes being taken.
Where was Valtteri Bottas staying during the Miami Grand Prix?
Valtteri Bottas was staying in Fort Lauderdale during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, rather than in central Miami or South Beach.
How did Valtteri Bottas secure his Cadillac before it was stolen?
Bottas locked the vehicle securely and left the keys safely in his Airbnb house before the theft occurred.