“Jackpot” for Max Verstappen, “catastrophe” for McLaren – and an “earthquake” for the Formula 1 World Championship: The international press sees the developments after the Las Vegas Grand Prix as a possible turning point in the title race.
ENGLAND
The Sun: “Oh damn! Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are disqualified in Las Vegas, giving Verstappen a huge boost in the title race.”
Telegraph: “Lando Norris is disqualified in Las Vegas for a 0.07mm error.”
Guardian: “Max Verstappen now still has the chance to wrest the title from McLaren at the last second. If he succeeds, then this extraordinary turn of events in Las Vegas will be the white whale that will haunt McLaren’s papaya-colored dreams for a long time to come.”
Daily Mail: “Lando Norris is sweating, the World Cup is completely open again.”
NETHERLANDS
Telegraaf: “Max Verstappen hits the jackpot in Las Vegas: A convincing victory, then the disqualification for both McLarens. After the bizarre developments, the title fight is completely open again.”
AD: “It took the FIA hours to come to a verdict, but anyone who saw the worried, nervous faces at McLaren in the paddock already knew. It was the miraculous climax of a Saturday night in Vegas, where Verstappen dominated the asphalt like a grandmaster.”
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FRANCE
L’Equipe: “The double disqualification for McLaren is an earthquake in the world championship. Max Verstappen, who won a dominant victory in Las Vegas, is more than ever in the race for his fifth title in a row.”
ITALY
Gazzetta dello Sport: “Nightmare for McLaren. An initially positive day for Norris turns into a catastrophe. Max Verstappen’s shadow suddenly becomes much larger.”
In the Messaggero: “Sensation in Las Vegas. Norris and Piastri are disqualified because of excessive wear on the underbody. A correct decision by the race management with devastating consequences for McLaren.”
AUSTRIA
Kronen Zeitung: “GAU for McLaren in Las Vegas! It’s also a dramatic turnaround in the title fight, Max Verstappen now has an important say again!”