Formula 1 in Qatar: press reviews on Lewis Hamilton's victory

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Lewis Hamilton before the race in Qatar

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World champion Lewis Hamilton won the Formula 1 premiere in Qatar.

In his Mercedes, the Briton dominated the championship leader Max Verstappen in the Red Bull on Sunday and ensured even more excitement in the fight for the title.

The international press writes:

Great Britain

Sun:

“Marvel-ous!

Lewis Hamilton is praised for his 'superhero' performance in Qatar and is increasingly catching up with Max Verstappen with his sovereign victory. "

The Guardian:

"After 20 races of a grueling Formula 1 season, Lewis Hamilton remains relentless and indomitable in his determination to fight for the title to the end."

Daily Mail:

“Toto Wolff put in a nutshell what inspired Lewis Hamilton to his merciless victory in Qatar.

›You woke a lion in Interlagos on Saturday,‹ said the Mercedes team boss, referring to the race in Brazil a week ago and the two penalties that the Fia race stewards imposed on Hamilton.

These penalties would have caused the British to rise from the grave and win a victory that is among their best ever. "

Netherlands

De Telegraaf:

“On a completely crazy Formula 1 weekend, the two big guns of their sport kept cool.

Nothing seems to stand in the way of a sensationally exciting climax.

Almost everything is allowed now, every point counts. "

AD:

“Max Verstappen is still the leader in the World Championship standings, but his chances of winning the title have not increased, especially since the fight is now heading towards the boiling point.

The lion in Lewis Hamilton has awakened. "

Italy

Gazzetta dello Sport:

»The lion Hamilton has awakened and is now really scary.

Mercedes and Hamilton have risen again and do not want to give any more to Verstappen and Red Bull-Honda. "

Corriere dello Sport:

»Hamilton, ruler of Formula 1. The outcome of this World Cup remains uncertain until the end, as it has never been the case before.

This confirms this season as one of the most exciting in F1 history.

The Hamilton-Verstappen duel will remain in the history books of this sport. "

Tuttosport:

"Formula 1 like a wrestling duel."

Il Giornale:

»Hamilton-Verstappen: Not even the judges ruin the big duel.

Hamilton didn't need any help to win.

But he still received support from the commissioners, who punished Red Bull's naivete. "

Spain

Marca:

»The three best current drivers shone in their own light in Qatar.

Alonso risked everything in every corner, finished third and with 35 hp less than Mercedes or Red Bull. Alonso is back in the VIP area of ​​Formula 1. «

Sport:

“Hamilton enforces his law.

Hamilton underlined once again that he never gives up.

Two more highly explosive races await us. "

Mundo Deportivo:

»Magic Alonso!

It is Alonso's first podium since Hungary in 2014, the first since his return to the big circus.

Hamilton dominated the action from the start, nobody came close to him.

The war is not over yet, the tension remains. "

Switzerland

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»The World Cup fight is coming to a head!

Before the last two races in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi, Lewis Hamilton is only eight points behind Max Verstappen. "

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