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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAudi confirmed that a man arrested outside their hospitality area in Australia had no connection to them. Image: XPB Images<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAudi confirmed that a man arrested outside their hospitality area in Australia had no connection to them. Image: XPB Images<\/p>\n
The team confirmed it was aware of reports surrounding the incident, which occurred on Sunday evening after the race at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit.<\/p>\n
\u201cAudi Revolut F1 Team is aware of reports regarding an incident involving a member of the public outside the team\u2019s hospitality, following the Melbourne Grand Prix on Sunday evening. An individual was detained and taken away by local police,\u201d the team said in a statement to Speedcafe.<\/p>\n
The person was reportedly seen wearing team-branded clothing at the time of the arrest, though Audi clarified the individual had no connection to the organisation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile the person was indeed seen wearing team apparel, they were not affiliated with the team in any capacity and nothing was reported stolen from the team.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe team continues to co-operate and assist local authorities as necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n
The incident comes after Victoria Police confirmed a man had been charged following an alleged theft during the race weekend in Melbourne<\/a>.<\/p>\n Authorities claim several event passes were taken from the Aughtie Drive event precinct, valued at up to $30,000.<\/p>\n Speedcafe observed an individual being escorted away by police in the paddock following the alleged incident, which occurred outside the Audi hospitality unit.<\/p>\n The man has since been charged with theft, burglary and making a false document, and has been bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates\u2019 Court on 21 September.<\/p>\n The Australian Grand Prix Corporation declined to comment further on the matter.<\/p>\n \u201cAs it\u2019s now a police matter we are unable to provide a comment at this stage,\u201d a spokesperson told Speedcafe.<\/p>\n The incident comes as a separate alleged theft from the race weekend continues to be investigated by Victoria Police, involving a custom-made artwork signed by Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to police, the artwork was reportedly taken during Sunday\u2019s race day at the Albert Park circuit, with investigators releasing an image of a woman they believe may assist with enquiries.<\/p>\n Authorities are continuing their investigations into both incidents.<\/p>\n
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