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Press reviews on Formula 1: "A present for Bottas"

2020-09-28T09:02:38.969Z


"A day to forget" for Lewis Hamilton: The headlines after the Formula 1 race in Sochi are still certain for the Mercedes team. But Ferrari also receives rare praise: "A sign of life."


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Valtteri Bottas can once again hold up a trophy

Photo: Maxim Shemetov / dpa

ENGLAND

Guardian:

"Hamilton feels that the stewards have treated him unfairly. He claims they want to stop him because he's too successful. Obviously, it wasn't a perfect day for Lewis, but a place on the podium isn't the worst. Bottas says Thank you."

Daily Mail:

"Hamilton came to Sochi to immortalize himself in the Formula 1 record books. When he left Russia, he cursed the rule book instead. The Mercedes drivers outdid each other in cursing: Hamilton called his punishment a big bullshit, and insulted Bottas his critics after the free victory: F *** you! "

Sun:

"Hamilton scolded a ridiculous punishment and accused the stewards of trying to slow him down by all means. Bottas accepted the win and attacked his critics - that was a strange weekend for Mercedes. Nobody wanted to be really happy."

FRANCE:

L'Equipe:

"Everything was lost before the start. Hamilton made two mistakes and his amused lieutenant Bottas seized the unexpected chance."

ITALY

Gazzetta dello Sport:

"The attack on Michael Schumacher's record failed this time, but Hamilton could do it in Germany in two weeks: In the home of the Schumacher myth."

Corriere dello Sport:

"After five disastrous races, Leclerc's sixth place is a consolation and a glimmer of hope for Ferrari. It is undeniable that considerable progress has been made, at least on Leclerc's car."

Tuttosport:

"Lewis Hamilton is bitter and declares himself to be the victim of a system in which he is successful, but does not always feel understood. Ferrari is fueling a little confidence. After five dramatic races, Maranello sends a sign of life."

Corriere della Sera:

"On the last mile before Schumacher's record, Hamilton gets dizzy. The Brit loses himself and gives Bottas the victory. Ferrari is sending signs of life again. Leclerc makes it from tenth to sixth place, which gives cause for hope."

La Repubblica:

"Hamilton loses concentration and misses Schumacher's record. The Brit pays a high price for two naive mistakes before the start that ruined his race. For Ferrari, thanks to Leclerc's performance, the day is less gray than feared."

AUSTRIA

Kronenzeitung:

"Punishment spoils the Schumi record for Hamilton. Hamilton had to serve two five-second penalties in the race. His chase for the record was doomed to fail pretty quickly. Bottas overtook Verstappen at the start, then Hamilton's mischief was his luck."

SPAIN

Marca:

"Bottas can use the double penalty against Hamilton for himself. It was a gift for Bottas in Sochi. Nevertheless: Hamilton has been smelling like world champions for two months. Vettel is still not running smoothly, the car is simply not up to date. "

AS:

"Bottas wins, Hamilton is furious. A hard-to-explain punishment puts the British on the sidelines and gives the Finn the victory in Sochi. Hamilton's party was canceled, he has to wait to catch up with Schumacher. For Vettel it is still a world championship to forget. "

Sport:

"Bottas becomes a party horror for Hamilton in Russia. Valtteri wins the race in Sochi, contrary to all forecasts. The time penalty for Hamilton was the Finn. Ferrari has to think about what is going on. They are still far away from that Elite. Real tension rarely arose in Sochi. "

El Mundo Deportivo:

"Hamilton hands the victory over to Bottas, it was a day to forget for Hamilton. He wanted to catch up with Schumacher and build on his legendary status, now he can finish it at the Nürburgring, of all places, in the emperor's homeland. Leclerc gets one for Ferrari sixth place, but it is simply not enough to play further up. "

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Source: spiegel

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