Imola (AP) – World Champion Max Verstappen won the Formula 1 race in Imola. The Dutchman won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in his Red Bull ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez from Mexico and British McLaren driver Lando Norris.
The international press writes about this:
Great Britain:
“The Sun”: “Max Verstappen has reignited his Formula 1 title defense with a routine win at Imola, while championship leader Charles Leclerc spun late in the race. For Lewis Hamilton, on the other hand, it was another horror show. He had another race to forget and finished 13th.”
“Daily Mirror”: “Max Verstappen laps Lewis Hamilton and wins at Imola while Ferrari suffers disaster.”
“The Guardian”: “The roar of Ferrari supporters was silenced by a mishap as Leclerc succumbed to his own excessive ambition in the closing stages and made a major mistake that halved his championship lead and reignited a thrilling title fight .”
Italy:
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“La Repubblica”: “Verstappen relentless, Leclerc collects mistakes.”
“Corriere della Sera”: “This time Verstappen even won without a duel, he devoured Leclerc at the start, flew away while the Ferrari driver slowly seemed like a diver (…).
Spain:
“Marca”: “A total debacle on a black day for Ferrari in front of the Tifosi, who were completely disappointed.”
France:
“Le Figaro”: “Verstappen is in control, Ferrari in slow motion.”
Switzerland:
“Blick”: “Verstappen victory and Ferrari horror – Clean party in Imola!”
“Tages-Anzeiger”: “Red Bull strikes back in Ferrari land of all places.”
Austria:
“Kronen Zeitung”: “Verstappen spoils Leclerc’s Ferrari home win!”