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"And suddenly the Red Bull is on top of the Mercedes"
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After a spectacular accident between the two world championship rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, Daniel Ricciardo won the Formula 1 classic in Monza.
International media wrote about the race:
Great Britain
Guardian
: Hamilton said the Halo cockpit protection saved his life.
The Halo wasn't exactly well received when it was first introduced in Formula 1 in 2018.
It has been criticized for detracting from the aesthetics of the open-cockpit cars - but it has repeatedly saved lives. "
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Daily Mail
": "For many Formula 1 fans it is tantamount to a miracle that Sir Lewis Hamilton after his dramatic and dangerous collision with Max Verstappen is well.
The accident of the title rivals was frightening.
Fortunately, the halo headgear on Hamilton's Mercedes was effective in protecting his head and possibly saving his life. "
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The Sun
": "Hamilton says he's lucky to be alive after jumping off the shovel in another crash with Verstappen."
FRANCE
»
Le Figaro
«: »After Silverstone, Monza is now a striking race in the fight for the world title.
This time no one was left unscathed.
On lap 26, the rivalry between Verstappen and Hamilton reached a new dimension. "
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Le Parisien
”: “Incredible collision between Verstappen and Hamilton in McLaren's double victory.
The tensions between Verstappen and Hamilton have been palpable for a few months.
They could have peaked at the Monza Grand Prix in Italy on Sunday afternoon. "
NETHERLANDS
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De Telegraaf
”: “Formula 1 is the great winner of the clashes between Verstappen and Hamilton.
The title fight is getting more thrilling and intense from week to week.
It is clear that both arguers don't allow each other a millimeter. "
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AD
”: “The rivalry between Verstappen and Hamilton is reaching the boiling point.
Verstappen and Hamilton together in the Italian gravel - a picture for the ages. "
ITALY
»
Gazzetta dello Sport
«: »Monza has become a boxing ring.
The fight between Verstappen and Hamilton has become brutal, a war that, like legendary fights like the one between Senna and Prost, will remain part of Formula 1 history. "
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Corriere dello Sport
«: »Hamilton and Verstappen fight with all means and destroy each other.
Both are convinced that they are right.
In this chaos, Ferrari manages to contain the damage, but the Maranello cars are much less competitive than the top teams. "
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Tuttosport
«: »Max and Lewis duel along the lines of Senna and Prost.
Until the end of the season, it can be expected that further incidents of this type will occur.
The rivalry between the two star pilots has reached a new peak. "
"
Corriere della Sera
": "The new Big Bang: The rivalry between Verstappen and Hamilton is out of control.
Chaos and mutual accusations: the gigantic ego of the two star pilots has led to an argument in which neither wants to show a weakness. "
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La Repubblica
«: »Without brakes: Verstappen rolls over Hamilton.
The melancholy and sad Autodrom of Monza with few spectators and red flags turns into a brutal bullfighting arena.
Hamilton and Verstappen fight head to head, everyone wants to win at any cost.
The most brutal fight in recent Formula 1 history breaks out in Monza. "
AUSTRIA
»Kronen Zeitung«
: »As in 2020, Monza was also good for a surprise this year.
And again it was a spectacular GP.
The two favorites, Verstappen and Hamilton, crashed out of the race completely unexpectedly.
After that there was practically free rein for the Australian Daniel Ricciardo.
At the end there was also a bang, with Valtteri Bottas taking third place. "
»
Kurier
«: »World Cup duel escalated: Monza crash between Hamilton and Verstappen«
SWITZERLAND
»
Blick
«: »The super crash of the two title hunters!
In the 26th round there is a bang in Monza.
It's an accident that fate wanted.
If Red Bull and Mercedes hadn't let their stars make pit stops, the two would never have got in each other's way. "
»
Tages-Anzeiger
«: »And suddenly the Red Bull is lying on the Mercedes«
SPAIN
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Marca
”: “Clash in Monza, one-two punch from McLaren.
Verstappen and Hamilton leave the scene after an accident with a historical picture.
There had to be a second chapter after Silverstone, and that was at Monza.
Who was to blame
Possibly both.
Ricciardo gets the thing as a laughing third. "
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As
«: »Your nerves in the fight for the title are on edge.
Fortunately, Hamilton was uninjured in the accident, it could have been much worse. "
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El Mundo Deportivo
”: “Incredible accident between Verstappen and Hamilton.
Polemical verdict of the commissioners: The Dutchman has to move three starting positions back in Russia.
The cockfight between Hamilton and Verstappen will continue in the next races. "
»
Sport
«: »The spectacular clash between Verstappen and Hamilton served Ricciardo the victory on a silver platter.
A relentless fight for the World Cup awaits us. "
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