Press comments on the F1 classic
“The horror of the first lap is followed by a Ferrari crash”
07/04/2022, 1:05 p.m
The British Grand Prix has secured its exceptional place in Formula 1 history. Guanyu Zhou’s frightening but happy ending accident at the start is worrying, Ferrari’s tactics are perplexing and the salvation of Carlos Sainz and Mick Schumacher is obvious. Here you can read what the international press is writing about this exciting Grand Prix.
ENGLAND
“Guardians”: “The first Formula 1 success is unforgettable, and Carlos Sainz will undoubtedly remember his victory in a dramatic British GP for a long time to come. After the Halo system probably saved Guanyu Zhou’s life in his accident, the 142,000 spectators experienced a bravura race at Silverstone.”
“Telegraph”: “Hooray for Silverstone, the paradise of the purists. The future of this huge airport for Formula 1 has been questioned so many times, but here, in front of 142,000 enthusiastic spectators, a race for eternity was offered. A theatre, by Zhou Guanyus horrible accident to Lewis Hamilton’s glorious double overtake, which drew an ecstatic ovation from the fans.”
“The Times”: “Zhou Guanyu miraculously unharmed after horror crash at Silverstone”
“Daily Mail”: “The race was as if Silverstone had been turned into a kart track where oversized boys went wheel to wheel and battled it out for the world championship to the cheers of 142,000 raucous fans. Added to this was Carlos Sainz’s first win in his 150th attempt – a Victory that was nevertheless a strategic fiasco for Ferrari because teammate Charles Leclerc would have triumphed if Scuderia had done the right thing.”
ITALY
Gazzetta dello Sport: “Olé Sainz, finally king on board a Ferrari! The Spaniard shakes off the label of the eternal second and celebrates his first victory in Formula 1. Team-mate Leclerc again pays a high price for Maranello’s strategy mistake and loses a race that he already did in the had grip.”
“Corriere della Sera”: “Coup de Theater and Wild West at the second start: Leclerc fights alone against all rivals, but emerges from the race as a loser. Sainz’ first victory is a consolation for Ferrari and takes the pressure off team boss Mattia Binotto after a negative series .”
SPAIN
“marca”: “Carlos Sainz wins at Silverstone after catching up in the style of Real Madrid and becomes Alonso’s successor. It is the Spaniard’s first Formula 1 success in a race full of difficulties. The pictures of Zhou’s accident send shivers down your spine – fortunately the Halo system worked well.”
“AS”: “Sainz, Ferrari and Silverstone, a magical cocktail on a dream weekend. The Madrilene gets his first victory in one of the most spectacular races in recent times, ahead of Perez, Hamilton and Leclerc. You can’t ask for more.”
“La Vanguardia”: “Carlos Sainz has finally achieved the glory of victory in Formula 1. It has lasted 151 races, 8 seasons, but the opportunity at Silverstone to start from pole position he used perfectly to after a tough battle with teammate Charles Leclerc and numerous breakdowns (…) to achieve his first victory.”
FRANCE
“L’Equipe”: “The joy of Carlos Sainz and the frustration of Charles Leclerc: A two-faced Grand Prix for Ferrari.”
“Liberation”: “It’s one of those crashes and happy endings that Formula 1 sometimes has in store for us and that end with a lot of damage for nothing (…). This time the unfortunate but ultimately unharmed hero is Chinese driver Guanyu Zhou, his great Great Britain prize lasted only a few seconds, in a car with all four wheels in the air.”
NETHERLANDS
“The Telegraph”: “Max Verstappen limits the damage in Silverstone in a ‘crumpled car’. The sensational British Grand Prix showed where the Formula 1 management wants to go: lap-long battles on the knife edge, a surprising winner (Carlos Sainz) and another Proof that today’s cars are safe.”
SWITZERLAND
“View”:”After the horror on the starting lap, the fans experienced the thriller of Silverstone after an hour’s break. With many main actors and a house row at Ferrari. The new star: Carlos Sainz.”