Source: REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
[Saba Sports News] During last weekend’s British Grand Prix, an unexpected theft occurred — a steering wheel from a Leyton House racing car on display was stolen. A retired Racing Point car was also damaged at the same event. Surveillance footage showed a man of medium build wearing a McLaren shirt, holding a beer can, stepping onto a Brabham BT59 racing car seat and reaching into the driving room of the 1990 Leyton House CG901 racing car, after which the steering wheel disappeared. The event organizers have already reported the incident to the police. Martin Stretton Racing, a member responsible for vehicle maintenance, said the stolen original steering wheel carries historical value, and the loss was deeply painful. They appealed for its quick return. The editor believes that although the stolen steering wheel is not a traditional cultural relic, it holds unique historical and cultural significance as a part of a racing car from the 1990s, serving as a tangible witness to the development of motorsport history. The thief stole it out of personal desire, showing disrespect for motorsport history and culture, and hindering the preservation and presentation of racing heritage.