Monday 22 November 2021
Reviews of the Qatar GP
“The war is not over yet”
It is barely two weeks since Max Verstappen inflicted a “fatal blow” on his competitor for the Formula 1 world championship title. But after his victories in Brazil and Qatar, “Hamilton, the ruler of Formula 1” is back from the dead. The international press reviews on the Qatar GP.
England
“Sun”: “Marvel-ous! Lewis Hamilton is praised for his ‘superhero’ performance in Qatar and is increasingly catching up with Max Verstappen with his commanding victory.”
“Guardian”: “After 20 races of a grueling Formula 1 season, Lewis Hamilton remains relentless and indomitable in his determination to fight for the title to the end.”
“Daily Mail”: “Toto Wolff summed up what inspired Lewis Hamilton to his merciless victory in Qatar.” You woke a lion on Saturday in Interlagos, “said the Mercedes team boss, referring to the race in Brazil a week ago and the two penalties the FIA stewards handed down to Hamilton. These penalties have led the British to rise from the grave and claim a victory that is among his best ever. ”
Netherlands
“De Telegraaf”: “On a completely crazy Formula 1 weekend, the two big guns of their sport kept a cool head. Nothing seems to stand in the way of a sensationally exciting climax. Almost everything is now allowed, every point counts.”
“AD”: “Max Verstappen is still the leader in the world championship standings, but his chances for the title have not increased, especially since the fight is now heading towards the boiling point. The lion in Lewis Hamilton has awakened.”
Italy
“Gazzetta dello Sport”: “The lion Hamilton has awakened and is now really scary. Mercedes and Hamilton have risen again and do not want to give any more to Verstappen and Red Bull-Honda.”
“Corriere dello Sport”: “Hamilton, ruler of Formula 1. The outcome of this world championship remains uncertain until the end, as it has never been the case before. This confirms this season as one of the most exciting in F1 history. The duel between Hamilton and Verstappen will take place in the History books of this sport remain. “
“Tuttosport”: “Formula 1 like a wrestling duel.”
“La Repubblica”: “A Formula 1 for super heroes: Hamilton against Max until the last lap, but Alonso reappears behind the two warriors. Even if nothing happens, everything will happen in this exciting World Cup, which still has no winner.”
“Il Giornale”: “Hamilton-Verstappen: Not even the judges ruin the big duel. Hamilton didn’t need any help to win. He still received support from the commissioners who punished Red Bull’s naivety.”
Spain
“Marca”: “The three best current drivers shone in their own light in Qatar. Alonso risked everything in every corner, finished third and with 35 hp less than Mercedes or Red Bull. Alonso is back in the VIP area of Formula 1.”
“As”: “Alonso hits the table. Hamilton drove away from the start, never to be seen again. It is getting closer and closer between Hamilton and Verstappen in the fight for the world championship crown.”
“Sports”: “Hamilton enforces his law. Hamilton underlined once again that he will never give up. Two more highly explosive races await us.”
“Mundo Deportivo”: “Magic Alonso! It is Alonso’s first podium since Hungary 2014, the first since his return to the big circus. Hamilton dominated the action from the start, nobody came close to him. The war is not over yet, the tension remains obtain.”