Monday, June 28, 2021
Formula 1 in the press
“Super-Max dismembered Hamilton”
This Formula 1 season has already been decided. At least as far as the international press is concerned. Max Verstappen dominates the Red Bull too much. Not even world champion Lewis Hamilton can keep up with that. For Mercedes it is “the worst series in eight years”.
England
“Guardian”: “A flawless Max Verstappen dominates the Grand Prix of Styria and world champion Lewis Hamilton. He is becoming more and more intransigent in the fight for the title, in Spielberg he achieved the extraordinary: the mighty champion Mercedes was powerless.”
“Daily Mail”: “Four races without a win, the worst series in eight years, Mercedes no longer has any answers to the dominance of Red Bull and Max Verstappen. The world champion demands solutions, but Lewis Hamilton is all alone.”
“Sun”: “Need for Speed: Hamilton calls on Mercedes not only to concentrate on 2022. He wants answers so that he has a chance in the duel with Red Bull and Max Verstappen. He was never able to prevent Verstappen from winning from start to finish . “
Italy
“Gazzetta dello Sport”: “A new era begins in Formula 1: it is no longer possible to catch up with Verstappen. All the conditions for going it alone towards the world championship title have been met. It looks as if a change of epoch has begun.”
“Corriere dello Sport”: “Verstappen ushers in a new era. Within four weeks the wind has completely turned in Formula 1. Verstappen dominated the race from start to finish, like Hamilton until a month and a half ago.”
“Tuttosport”: “Hamilton, who in fact only drove against himself in countless Grand Prix, sees himself confronted with dangerous competition. The young Verstappen threatens to push him into the shadows. Hamilton only follows what was previously unknown to him.”
“Corriere della Sera”: “Super-Max dismembered Hamilton. How did Mercedes manage to collapse like this after seven titles? Mercedes made a lot of mistakes under pressure.”
“Repubblica”: “Verstappen is celebrating its fourth success: The Mercedes domain has come to an end. Now Verstappen is the driver to be defeated. He no longer makes mistakes, and if he does, he will find a solution constructively and patiently. Red Bull is now a more stable team. “
Netherlands
“AD”: “Max Verstappen was sovereign, dominant, powerful, ruling. We have never seen a better Max. Whether Max is in title form? Rely on it.”
Austria
“Kronenzeitung”: “Verstappen crowns himself King of Spielberg. The sovereign victory of main competitor Red Bull Racing with Max Verstappen sets the alarm bells ringing for Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.”
Switzerland
“Look”: “Verstappen depends on Hamilton. With the triumph in Styria, ‘Mad Max’ extends its lead in the World Cup and gives his employer a home win at the Red Bull-Ring in Spielberg.”
Spain
“Marca”: “Verstappen flattens everything. Max wins the first of the two races in Austria without any ifs or buts, Mercedes starts to tremble. Verstappen is an earthquake that shakes the earth under Mercedes. For Mad Max it was almost a walk without resistance . He underlines once again that he absolutely wants this world title. “
“As”: “Verstappen is awesome. The Dutchman currently gives a feeling of unbeatability. He dominated from the start and devoted himself to flying. Sir Lewis could not do more this Sunday. The most comfortable win of Verstappen in his career. It was a for Ferrari more or less forgiving afternoon. “
“El Mundo Deportivo”: “Verstappen kills Hamilton. Max is unbeatable and wins another race. This world championship title fight is now really exciting, because the Dutchman is now 18 points ahead. Spielberg is already the garden of his house.”
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