Gasly returns to ransacked home, stolen helmets!

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Pierre Gasly enjoyed a good run in the points in Barcelona on Sunday, but the AlphaTauri driver had a nasty surprise when he returned home to Normandy later in the day.

Gasly discovered his house had been ransacked while he was away racing in Spain, the perpetrators stealing many of the 24-year-old's personal items including his collection of race helmets.

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"Some people really are without values, disrespectful and despicable," Gasly wrote on Instagram.

“My house in Normandy has been burgled and ransacked, had BRM watches engraved in my name stolen. Tag Heuer (watches) jewels, clothes, glasses, racing helmets.

"Please contact me if you have/see or hear any information."

While the watches and various items may be easily pawned off, Gasly's helmets could eventually pop up on a memorabilia or auction site somewhere.

So keep your eyes open peeps!

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.