The duel between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris also concerns the international press. However, the assessments vary.
Charles Leclerc won the US Grand Prix in a Ferrari ahead of his teammate Carlos Sainz. Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen came third. The three-time champion and Austin winner of the past three years extended his lead in the classification again over his pursuer Lando Norris. The Brit took fourth place after a five-second penalty in the McLaren. This is what the international press writes about it:
Great Britain:
“Daily Mail”: “Max Verstappen extends his lead over Lando Norris under controversial circumstances: The Briton is punished for an illegal overtaking maneuver, Charles Leclerc wins in Austin.”
“Guardian”: “With all the attention on world championship rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, who fought an exciting and controversial battle just before the finish, a fascinating late season variable came into play with the dominant victory of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc at the US Grand Prix brought.”
“Independent”: “Lando Norris’ hopes of winning the world title were dealt a massive blow when he received a controversial five-second penalty after a thrilling US Grand Prix and finished behind his rival Max Verstappen.”
“Mirror”: “The duel between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris was ugly as Charles Leclerc dominates the Grand Prix in the USA.”
Spain
“Sport”: “The Scuderia’s success was overshadowed by an exciting battle between title contenders Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. The McLaren driver corrected his mistake at the start and managed to catch up with the championship leader four laps before the end. But the race stewards “We accepted Red Bull’s protest and penalized the Brit with a five-second penalty for track limits, meaning the podium went back to Max.”
“As”: “In the midst of the battle between Verstappen and Norris for the title, Ferrari achieved a one-two victory.”
“Marca”: “Big one-two for Leclerc and Sainz. Verstappen third after a controversial penalty for Norris. Lando overtook him off the track, but if he hadn’t done that, he would have crashed into Verstappen, who was also oversteering.”
Austria:
“Kleine Zeitung”: “Double victory for Ferrari and the next episode in the exciting title duel. Ferrari drove the perfect race on the Circuit of the Americas, celebrated a double victory with winner Charles Leclerc and runner-up Carlos Sainz. Nevertheless, the topic of conversation in Texas was the World Cup -Duel between Max Verstappen and challenger Lando Norris.”
“Kronen-Zeitung”: “Ferrari celebrates double victory – excitement surrounding Verstappen.”
“Salzburger Nachrichten”: “Verstappen secured the last place on the podium in a strange way, celebrating his first victory since the end of June in the Formula 1 sprint on Saturday ahead of Sainz and Norris. The world champion defended himself against Norris for laps before The Brit overtook the 27-year-old Dutchman. However, both drivers left the track during the maneuver. Norris received a controversial five-second penalty, Verstappen inherited third place and extended his lead in the World Championship to 57 points.
Switzerland:
“Blick”: “Leclerc benefits from tough Verstappen-Norris duel. Ferrari is back in the World Cup race after a double victory.
“Tagesanzeiger”: “Norris is punished, Verstappen is not – a duel causes a stir. Max Verstappen against Lando Norris is the name of the duel in the World Cup – it is fought bitterly on the Austin track. With at least semi-legal means.”
Netherlands:
“AD”: “Max Verstappen breathes a sigh of relief: Lando Norris punished after a thrilling duel on the last lap, Charles Leclerc superior in Austin.”
Source: Stern
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