Criticism and praise for F1 drivers
“Max Verstappen has often stood in the way”
05.05.2025 – 10:31 a.m.Reading time: 5 min.
Oscar Piatri also wins the Formula 1 race in Miami. McLaren rushed the competition. Max Verstappen is only fourth. The presses.
WM leader Oscar Piatri was not even upset by a threat of lightning struggle and won his third Formula 1 race one after the other in Miami. After a tough duel with world champion Max Verstappen, the Australian in the McLaren took the lead in Florida and expanded his lead in the driver classification with the sixth career victory. The international press also celebrates this.
“Mundo Deportivo“:” This is what is required by a strong championship candidate. To react to an error. To get up and come back strengthened, to show character, self -confidence and courage and to send his opponents a message of strength. This is exactly what Oscar Piatri did on Sunday at Miami’s F1 GP. In his third year in Formula 1 he wants to win the title and he will do it. “
“As”: “Piatri wrestles the champion. Big victory for the leader after a duel at the limit against Max Verstappen (4th). What kind of spectacle was the Grand Prix of Miami thanks to the eclectic duel between Piatri and Verstappen, the two drivers with the most offensive and defensive arguments in the starting site. Too bad that Norris, who has so little resources, did not take part or too long has.”
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“Sport”: “Oscar Piatri, who was also unable to beat at the Grand Prix, won his fourth win of the season and strengthened his position at the head of the World Cup in front of his team-mate Lando Norris, who was on his podium and took another doubles. George Russell was once again the most constant driver and the only one who was able to escort the ‘papaya’ car Square after he kept the pole sitter Max Verstappen in check. “
“Telegraph”: “McLaren won his rivals in Miami and won a dominant double victory. Oscar Piatri led Lando Norris, the two had over 30 seconds ahead of the third -placed George Russell. But Norris, who started second behind Red Bulls Max Verstappen, will be frustrated after he had lost his position when he was in dispute with the Dutch at the start.”
“Daily Mail”: “Lando Norris had to shout at Max Verstappen and swing the sun. Nothing really wants to work, while the Brit is desperately trying to recapture his World Cup hopes. The fact is that his McLaren teammate Oscar Piatri won the Grand Prix of Miami, his third victory in a row and the fourth this season.”
“Guardian”: “Oscar Piatri emphasized that he now has to be seen as the leader in the championship. His journey from the fourth starting place to victory at the Grand Prix of Miami was the fabric from which the fighting spirit was made. Piatri, who won the victory for McLaren with a piece of relentlessly controlled dominance and thus kept his place in a close title, that he set a sign in Florida It will be difficult to beat this season. “
“Sun”: “Oscar Piatri showed Max Verstappen who the gentleman is in the house, and won the Miami Grand Prize on the big weekend of the Dutchman. Lando Norris became second. McLaren stole the show on the weekend when Verstappen welcomed his first child.”
“Gazzetta Dello Sport”: “Oscar McLaren: The Australian is the king of Miami. Verstappen Energy is not enough this time. Verstappen is a fighter who puts McLaren under pressure, but Piatri is an intelligent and cold -blooded talent.
“Corriere dello sport“: “McLaren is the sole ruler of the Grand Prize in Miami. Piatri is not as aggressive as Verstappen, he is not as personable as Norris and not as popular as Antonelli, but he is the pilot who takes a long time. The path is still long, but six Grand Prix is enough to understand how much silent strength this 24-year-old Australian hides.”