Lewis Hamilton has won the Grand Prix of Russia and is thus close to his sixth world title. Much has been discussed in Sochi on Ferrari: Sebastian Vettel retired with a technical defect, previously he had refused to let teammate Charles Leclerc pass - as it was apparently previously discussed.
Here are the international press reviews for the race.
GREAT BRITAIN:
Telegraph: "Hamilton should never have been among the rivals for victory in Sochi, but then the staggering Scuderia threw away the sure first double win, and after Vettel's departure, Leclerc slipped from first to third, while the Briton scored his ninth win in the race Year (...), Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto tried to master a driver crisis that had arisen because of a strange agreement made on the eve of the race. "
Guardian: "Hamilton benefits from Ferrari's collapse in Sochi, and the Russian Grand Prix was a fascinating and enlightening drama in the style of Chekhov, showing all the strengths and weaknesses of Formula One."
ITALY:
La Stampa: "Mercedes dominated the Grand Prix of Russia as always in the previous editions, but this time the Ferraris seemed unbeatable for half of the race."
Gazzetta dello Sport: "Not only the defeat makes Ferrari's Sunday in Sochi so bitter, but the main problem that Maranello has to solve urgently is the relationship between his two drivers."
Corriere dello Sport: "Open war between Vettel and Leclerc!" Ferrari had hoped for another double victory in Sochi, which Mercedes celebrates, however.The young old man Vettel reacts with arrogance to the increasing arrogance of the young Leclerc with a proud perfectionism to fight the victory - as Vettel has the right to hunt for the fifth world title - less understandable is that Maranello does not enforce his line and can not prevent a dispute between the pilots. "
Tuttosport: "Poisonous atmosphere at Ferrari The car is fast, but Maranello pays a high price for the divergences between the two pilots, with team principal Mattia Binotto finally having to set a clear strategy."
Corriere della Sera: "After the argument, Vettel's engine breaks down, so Ferrari gives away the victory Maranello has problems with the reliability of the car, with the strategy and in dealing with the two pilots - if the relationship between Vettel and Leclerc is already so strained If it's not about the world title, what's going to happen next year, should Ferrari take the lead? "
La Repubblica: "Ferrari is wasting its own time." Vettel makes a great start and uses the team deal in his favor for as long as he can, proving he has the speed and aggressiveness of a true champion, for Binotto it's a luxury, two combative ones But sometimes this situation does not lead to the hoped-for results. "
SWITZERLAND
Look: "The tactical foxes of Maranello have considered a lot to break the Mercedes dominance in Russia (five wins), but Ferrari cuts himself in his own flesh! Hamilton celebrates his 82nd GP victory in Sochi."
SPAIN:
Marca: "Not satisfied with the mockery in Singapore, Ferrari has topped off in Sochi and given Charles Leclerc a slight win because (the team) again played a strategy that is as open as ineffective." Mattia Binotto's lead was Do not be more damaging to his drivers today, especially to Leclerc, who deserves something else ... As far as discipline and responsibility are concerned, the Monegasque 50-year-old is giving lessons. "
Marca: "Debacle for Ferrari, victory for Hamilton Leclerc falls victim to the strategy game Ferrari gives away an easy victory in Sochi It is difficult to explain the inexplicable Vettel's engine is swimming, so Ferrari's plan was over Hamilton is with his Victory almost world champion. "
As: "Hamilton takes Ferrari's plan after Vettel's breakdown.The normality in Formula 1 is back in the most unnormal way.This race would have to win Leclerc.The breakdown Vettels came at the worst possible time and in the most unfavorable place.It was In the end, a drama for Ferrari, actually they had everything in hand. "
Sports: "Hamilton becomes an allied goddess of fortune, the sixth World Cup title is within reach, Vettel gives the Englishman the victory and Vettel declared war on Leclerc when he did not want to be overtaken by the Monegasque."
Mundo Deportivo: "What a drama in Sochi!" Hamilton is the beneficiary of the Ferrari disaster, Vettel initially hurt his team-mate Leclerc when he disobeyed the orders and then again when he had to give up the race Fourth victory in a row by his team, and if everything had happened as expected, Hamilton would never have won the race. "
AUSTRIA
Kronen Zeitung: "New Ferrari crash between Vettel and Leclerc Youngster Leclerc accused colleagues Vettel after the race, not to have kept his part of the strategy agreement - the German counterattacked hard, but the two had just buried the hatchet . "
FRANCE
L'Equipe: "The Scuderia Ferrari is experiencing her Beresina in Sochi, and in Russia Ferrari could have won a one-two, but the team got tangled in their orders to Vettel and Leclerc."
