Press reviews of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

Italy “La Stampa”: “Only Michael Schumacher had won three times in a row at Imola in Ferrari’s golden years. This is another masterpiece from Max Verstappen, who has now reached 59 career wins, five from seven races this season. An old-school track and an old-school race that he led from start to finish... and the great effort to prevent Lando Norris' comeback in the final kilometers." “Gazzetta dello Sport”: “It was not an easy victory for Max Verstappen, who had to defend himself against an excellent Lando Norris, who finished second at the Imola GP. Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari completes the podium.” “La Repubblica”: “He proves that he can win even with pain. Not the usual triumphant procession, but a breathtaking finish with the pursuers (the power of the McLaren and the skill of Norris) on his heels. A success that belongs more to him, the 59th of his career, on a track and on a weekend where, thirty years after his death, the myth of Senna is more likely to be remembered than that of the monstrous Red Bull.” Great Britain Daily Mail: “Imola is a grand old circuit but this Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was as exciting as a tax return until a dazzling late scare provided a possible harbinger of an exciting season to come. Max Verstappen won, but you don't have to tell anyone that. What you need to know is that he felt his buddy Lando Norris’ breath on his neck.” “Independent”: “Max Verstappen was able to fend off a dramatic comeback from Lando Norris and won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver took his fifth win in seven races this season, but had to work hard for it as Norris set a brilliant pace in the final stages.” “Guardian”: “Max Verstappen (Red Bull) fends off a late attack from McLaren driver Lando Norris and extends his lead in the drivers’ championship.” “Mirror”: “Lando Norris fails Max Verstappen in the exciting finale of the Formula 1 race in Imola. A dull race at Imola came to life in the final laps as Lando Norris gave it his all in his hunt for a second Formula 1 victory. But he failed to overtake Max Verstappen, who returned to winning ways. Norris spent the last ten laps chasing the Dutchman, but was unable to overtake him on the narrow Imola circuit.” "Sun": "Max Verstappen warmed up for his victory at Imola by winning a 24-hour online race... Verstappen may have thought twice about his late-night shenanigans when McLaren driver Lando Norris reared up late and chased him. Norris' comeback came a lap too late, as Verstappen was able to withstand him and won by less than a second.” Spain “AS”: “Max’s victory, without battery or tires, ahead of a Lando, who improved from race to race. Leclerc completed the podium... Maybe he's no longer satisfied with a win in F1 and needs some further motivation for the weekend. The next could be a quirky outfit, a worthy social project, or caring for bees. Or he changes teams to see what happens.” “Marca”: “Max Verstappen took his fifth win of the season at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after intercepting Lando Norris at the start and driving a race in total control of his rivals, with a cleanliness and simplicity that is surprising given his struggles on Friday and Saturday was unexpected.” “Sport”: “Max Verstappen won a close race against Lando Norris, who forced him onto the ropes in a thrilling finish.” France “L'Équipe”: “Max Verstappen (Red Bull), who started the Emilia-Romagna GP first, won with a narrow lead over Lando Norris (McLaren). Charles Leclerc's Ferrari completed the podium. An emotionless race for a long time, except in the final stages when the British driver came impressively close to the Dutchman's RB20, but ultimately failed by seven tenths." “RMC Sport”: “Lando Norris pushed, but he could no longer catch up with Max Verstappen. The Dutchman won the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix! The Red Bull driver was up to seven seconds ahead of Norris, but his tires made things difficult for him at the end of the Grand Prix. He still managed it and won his fifth GP of the season.” Netherlands “De Telegraaf”: “Max Verstappen wins in Imola after a nerve-racking final phase... Max Verstappen has restored order in Formula 1. After the reigning world champion had to hand over victory to Lando Norris two weeks ago, Verstappen was again the strongest in Imola. After an exciting final phase, Norris came second ahead of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc.” Austria “Salzburger Nachrichten”: “Max Verstappen is still the measure of all things in Formula 1. The three-time world champion celebrated his fifth victory in the seventh race of the season in Imola on Sunday. For a long time it looked like a comfortable race for Verstappen. But in the final phase of the Grand Prix, Lando Norris in the McLaren steadily caught up with the Red Bull driver. Verstappen also had to pay attention to the track limits, as he would face a 5-second penalty if he committed another offense. In the end, Verstappen, who had problems with the hard tires, managed to cross the finish line with a lead of 0,7 seconds over the Miami winner.” “Kleine Zeitung”: “Difficult start to the weekend, happy end on Sunday: Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen won the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver celebrated a start-to-finish victory in Imola, but had to fend off a charging Lando Norris in the McLaren at the finish.” “Der Standard”: “Fifth win of the season for the world champion, who extends the championship lead. Norris attacked the Dutchman in the finish. McLaren and Ferrari are moving closer to Red Bull Racing.” Switzerland “Blick”: “Verstappen is trembling in front of Norris about the Imola victory. Once again the duel for victory is Max Verstappen against Lando Norris. This time in Imola the Dutchman is ahead, even if only just.”

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Press reviews of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

Red Bull star Max Verstappen saves victory in the Formula 1 race in Imola from Lando Norris in the McLaren. Problems with the tires and the battery bothered Verstappen in the final stages on Sunday. This is what the international media is writing.

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