At the Formula 1 premiere in Miami, Max Verstappen prevailed against the Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. From a German point of view, Mick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel initially delivered a good performance. In the closing stages, however, they then shot each other off the track. This is how the international press reacted:
Press comments on the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami:
“The Sun“: MIAMI YELLS! Max Verstappen wins the inaugural Miami GP in front of an all-star crowd and closes the championship standings gap to Charles Leclerc while Hamilton finishes 6th. This was the race after which the F1 owners have been craving Liberty Media as they attempt to capitalize on the sport’s boom in popularity in the United States.
“Mirror“: Max Verstappen became the first driver to win the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, reducing the gap at the top of the Formula 1 drivers’ standings to 19 points.
“Daily Mail“: Max Verstappen wins the inaugural Miami Grand Prix after passing Charles Leclerc early and keeping his Ferrari behind after a late safety car. Somewhere in that glittering show lay a half-decent race, and as the checkered flag hung on a sweltering one Panned in Florida in the afternoon, Max Verstappen proved to be a worthy winner.
“Algemeen Dagblad“: Max Verstappen does it in Miami too: the world champion continues to win against Charles Leclerc. He had enough to criticize about his team and the track in Miami, but after a chaotic start he brought order to the race. Max Verstappen fought on both Ferraris over to become the first winner in Florida.
“De Telegraaf“: Verstappen is the only real showman in Miami
“sports show“: Schumacher throws away points. Mick Schumacher also missed out on scoring points on his 26th start in Formula 1. The Haas driver, like ex-world champion Sebastian Vettel, was in the top ten shortly before the end of the race, then the two Germans collided.
“picture“: Shortly before the end! Mick crashes with Vettel – Verstappen wins in front of the two Ferraris. Because Mick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel crash into each other shortly before the end of the Miami Grand Prix, they both miss the points! For Mick it would have been the first of his career.
“n-tv“: Schumacher crashes Vettel out – Verstappen distances Leclerc in hot Miami duel.”
“RTL“: German drama in the final phase. Mick Schumacher again missed his first points in the premier class. The Haas youngster came across his US team’s home game shortly before the end in 9th position with Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel. Schumacher fell on it after an additional pit stop, he was back in 15th place.Vettel, who had to start from the pit lane like his teammate Lance Stroll because of the irregular fuel temperature, retired.
“Corriere della Sera“: The ring lands on Max Verstappen’s finger at the F1 Superbowl. Ferrari went from a double lead after qualifying to a double podium but is filled with regret and disappointment in the Miami heat.”
“Gazzetta dello Sport“: Too much Red Bull, too much Max Verstappen. In Miami, a good Ferrari bowed to the great performance of the Dutch world champion, who, despite third place on the grid, managed to crack the reds and at the same time master the tricky finale when a safety Car allowing Cavallino a desperate final attack.
“View“: The rain stays away, the spectacle largely too. With an outside temperature of over 30 degrees, Max Verstappen wins the Miami premiere and further reduces the gap to championship leader Charles Leclerc. Valtteri Bottas in the Alfa-Sauber is seventh.