Monday, August 02, 2021
Press about the crazy Hungarian GP
Eternal race ends “dramatically” for Vettel
According to the international press, the Hungarian Grand Prix will become one of the most exciting Formula 1 races in recent years after an early accident. The 24-year-old Esteban Ocon celebrates a sensational victory, the final result will only be known well after the end of the race. Much to Sebastian Vettel’s chagrin. The German is disqualified because of insufficient fuel in his Aston Martin, a big comeback by Lewis Hamilton is thus upgraded even more. The press reviews on the GP of “x unexpected twists”:
Great Britain
“The Guardian”: The Frenchman (Esteban Ocon, editor’s note) coped with a tough challenge from Vettel. It was a great first career win for the 24-year-old Frenchman, who had almost a second behind Vettel for almost the entire race, and a consummate demonstration of controlled driving under pressure. He was nervous when the German pushed him to the flag.
“Daily Mail”: Sebastian Vettel was dramatically disqualified at the Hungarian Grand Prix for not having enough fuel in his car at the finish – which pushed Lewis Hamilton to second place. The Aston Martin driver finished second, behind Alpine’s Esteban Ocon, in an exciting 70-lap race (…)
Italy
“La Gazzetta dello Sport”: A GP that never ends. One of the most exciting F1 races of the year is taking place in Hungary, but the surprises did not end with the (…) checkered flag. Sebastian Vettel, who finished second behind Ocon, was even disqualified by the race officials.
“Repubblica”: Historic victory for Esteban Ocon and Alpine at the Hungarian Grand Prix (…). In the most beautiful and craziest race of this year in 2021, the Frenchman triumphed ahead of Sebastian Vettel (…) but the German was disqualified by the FIA for not having enough fuel in his Aston Martin’s tank (…).
Spain
“Marca”: Unexpected turn in the final result of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel was excluded from the race because he could not show (at least) the mandatory liter of fuel in his Aston Martin number 5 (…). Instead, only 0.3 liters could be withdrawn, insufficient (…)
“As”: It was nice, although it didn’t end the way some wanted it to. One dreamed of the podium (…) after the start of the craziest Grand Prix that Formula 1 has seen in a long time. Rain and a (…) collision shook the established order, knocking out several favorites (…) Sainz was third at the last minute because Vettel, second, was disqualified.
France
“L’Équipe”: Esteban Ocon among the greats after his victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix in Formula 1. The Frenchman (…) scored his first F1 victory at the end of a Grand Prix full of surprising twists and led most of the race without errors make.
“Le Monde”: After an unbelievable race (…) the Frenchman Esteban Ocon won the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday 1st August. (…) But in the umpteenth surprising turn of a crazy race, Vettel was disqualified five hours after the end because it was not possible to take a liter of fuel from his tank, as the regulations stipulate.
Austria
“Kronen Zeitung”: It was a turbulent race in Hungary, sensational victory by Esteban Ocon, mass crash at the beginning, Vettel excluded afterwards, restart – everything was there that could create tension.
Switzerland
“View”: Sebastian Vettel finished second in the crazy Hungarian GP. But the FIA will take it away from him. The German is disqualified.
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