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Max Verstappen: "The wind could have turned"
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Here you will find international press reviews on the French Grand Prix, won by Red Bull driver Max Verstappen.
ENGLAND
Guardian:
“For once, the French Grand Prix was the stuff of great legends.
A titanic battle that was tough when the two top teams and their two best drivers sat horns over the entire race distance in Paul Ricard. "
Daily Mail:
“For the first time since 2014, Mercedes is under so much pressure that the tires squealed on Sunday.
The super team withered in the full, glorious, white heat. "
Sun:
“Verstappen wins after an overtaking maneuver on the penultimate lap in a thriller.
Mercedes and Red Bull took different approaches to the pit stop, but the Briton's tires let him down in the end. "
ITALY
Gazzetta dello Sport:
»Hamilton was defeated in a Mercedes stronghold.
Is that the turning point of this World Cup?
Verstappen's victory is an alarm signal for Mercedes that the wind may have changed. "
Corriere dello Sport:
»Max is the new Hamilton.
He has extraordinary confidence in his skills and those of the team.
He maintains control of the situation even in the most difficult of situations.
The boredom of a Formula 1 tailor-made for Mercedes is over. "
Tuttosport:
»Too much Red Bull for Hamilton.
Now Verstappen is dreaming of winning the World Cup.
Ferrari had a black day when nothing went the way it should have gone. "
Corriere della Sera:
»Formula Max scares Hamilton.
Hamilton is the heroic image of a pilot who is not used to fighting so hard to stay on top.
When Verstappen is in good shape, he can't be stopped. "
La Repubblica:
“Max, le Roi!
With a phenomenal overtaking maneuver, Verstappen humiliates the absolute world championship ruler Hamilton.
The Dutch conquered France with brutality and intelligence. "
NETHERLANDS
AD:
»Verstappen makes a statement: ready for the world championship title on all fronts!
Max Verstappen and his team have the momentum of the fascinating Formula 1 season on their side.
The road is long, the differences minimal.
And yet the signs for the world title are green. "
AUSTRIA
Kronenzeitung:
»Dramatic finish!
Verstappen duped Hamilton.
With that he has conquered another piece of Mercedes land!
The Red Bull superstar took victory after a dramatic comeback.
And so it is clear: in the next two weeks Spielberg will be a mega-spectacle! "
SPAIN
Marca:
“Verstappen was looking for the duel with Hamilton.
It was the most brutal overtaking maneuver of the year.
The Briton has to be careful, because Verstappen is pulling up and away. "
As:
“Hamilton is no longer the boss.
Verstappen beats Hamilton with an overtaking maneuver two laps from the checkered flag, Perez completes the podium.
Hamilton is the big loser in France.
Red Bull risked a lot with Verstappen's tire change with twenty laps to go. "
Sport:
»Verstappen's moral blow in France.
The Dutchman takes his third win of the current season on the Paul Ricard racetrack.
An immense success for Verstappen on Mercedes territory.
The Dutchman underlines that his candidacy for the title is more solid than ever.
This World Cup seems to be really exciting. "
Mundo Deportivo:
»Verstappen wins against Hamilton after a big battle towards the end!
The Dutchman prevails after a spectacular race to catch up.
That was a real championship duel.
Formula 1 is now more balanced than ever.
Finally there is another exciting championship fight. "
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