P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The car was one of two stolen at the 1995 San Marino Grand Prix
“A Ferrari road car previously owned by Gerhard Berger, which was stolen 28 years ago, was finally located by the police. The car, Berger’s F512M, went missing during the 1995 San Marino Grand Prix at Imola along with another vehicle, but no trace was found until now. In 2023, the Organised Vehicle Crime Unit of London’s Metropolitan Police, alerted by Ferrari, discovered the stolen car being exported from the UK to the US. After a swift investigation, the car, valued at approximately £350,000 GBP, was recovered just four days later. PC Mike Pilbeam, who spearheaded the operation, emphasized the extensive international collaboration that led to the successful recovery, while the second stolen car remains missing. The relentless efforts of authorities, supported by Ferrari and international partners, were crucial in preventing the stolen vehicle from leaving the country. For the latest updates on F1 events, don’t forget to download the 2024 F1 calendar to stay informed and engaged with the upcoming races.”