Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen has extended his lead in the World Championship with victory in the race in Barcelona. Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton also made it onto the podium. The international press writes:
“Brand”: “Verstappen takes another win without any ‘tiki-taka’. A show from Hamilton, Norris and Russell, but the Dutchman, solid and without frills, takes advantage of the struggles of the others to score another victory and take the lead once again.”
“Sports world”: “Max Verstappen came to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as the big favorite to win and extend his lead at the top. No sooner said than done.”
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„The Sun“: “Lewis Hamilton took his first podium of the season, while Max Verstappen once again showed everyone how it’s done.”
„Guardian“: “Verstappen crossed the finish line in Barcelona just 2.2 seconds ahead of Norris after the 24-year-old drove his heart out to close the gap to his Red Bull rival twice in 66 laps. It was a brilliant display of speed and overtaking that saved what would otherwise have been a boring race (…).”
„La Gazzetta dello Sport“: “Verstappen will finish first, even if he doesn’t always have the fastest car.”
“Corriere dello Sport”: “Verstappen also triumphs at the Spanish Grand Prix, Leclerc and Sainz do not shine.”
„The Team“: “The fearsome Max Verstappen (…) remains the boss on Sunday, when it really counts. After his victory in Montreal two weeks ago, the Red Bull driver continued his winning streak and took his second victory in a row ahead of Lando Norris (McLaren).”
“Delivery man”: “Max Verstappen was once again merciless and (almost) error-free.”
„Blick“: “It is the first podium finish for Sir Lewis Hamilton this season. What a relief for the Brit.”
