“No mirage”: Press celebrates the Red Rebirth

ITALY: The Republic: “Here they are again: they came to the desert to win (...), they stayed true to their strength, which was already evident in the pre-season tests and also in the qualification. The double whammy increases the size of the Ferrari racing team.”

The Sports Gazette: “Leclerc first, Sainz second: Ferrari is back. Red euphoria. There is no mirage in the desert. It's all true. (...) The new era of Formula 1 begins with a rousing triumph in Bahrain. (...) Two years in purgatory to be able to see the stars again. “Ferrari has risen again from the rubble of 2020, when sixth place in the constructors’ championship was its worst result since 1980.”

Charles Leclec triumphs in the desert. © ANSA / OZAN KOSE

Greenhouse Courier: “Red Resurrection. One and two for Leclerc and Sainz, Ferrari returns to its former greatness. (...) It is the Ferrari New Year, the celebration of liberation after the black ribbon of 45 Grand Prix without victory. (...) It ends deep injuries, seasons of humiliation of fighting in stages for a few occasional podiums.” GERMANY: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: “Ferrari is back: pole position, victory, fastest lap for Charles Leclerc. Shortly behind the Monegasque, teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. shot. Finished second at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. Then they, the Reds, sang arm in arm to the Italian anthem. The Scuderia last felt such a feeling of happiness in 2019: “We are back after two hard years,” Leclerc shouted to his team and the world, as if a wonderful fairy tale from the Arabian Nights had finally been told again under the Arabian night sky.

Frankfurter Rundschau: “Leclerc makes Ferrari happy. Max Verstappen desperately drove his Red Bull back into the garage, Lewis Hamilton congratulated the Triumph duo in the red goddess of victory with a smile. With a double success by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, Ferrari ensured a thrilling start to the long Formula 1 season. The cheering mechanics loudly sang the Italian anthem – they had to wait 910 days for it.”

Southern German newspaper: "Rising from the Ruins. Charles Leclerc achieved Ferrari's first win since September 2019 at the season opener. His teammate Carlos Sainz came second and benefited from a double failure at Red Bull. The old balance of power has been shaken. GREAT BRITAIN: The Guardian: “The new era of Formula 1 could not have wished for a more riveting start than the drama, triumph and disaster of the season opener in Bahrain.” SPAIN: AS: “Ferrari overthrows the champion. Strong double with Leclerc's victory and Sainz's second place. Verstappen was fighting for victory but his steering wheel broke. Red Bull, zero points.” SWITZERLAND: Look: “Exuberant Ferrari celebrations in Bahrain. It's worked out. The first victory since September 22, 2019 (Vettel in Singapore) is a fact. The Scuderia’s long suffering is over.”

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“No mirage”: Press celebrates the Red Rebirth

Ferrari celebrated a sensational double victory at the World Cup opener in Bahrain. International press reviews can be found here.

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