International media: 'Verstappen and Red Bull; no time for romance'

4 September 2023 at 08:29

Last update 4 September 2023 at 08:38

Sam Godber

Max Verstappen's victory at Autodromo Nazionale Monza was his 12th of the season and 10th in a row. This new record was first held by Sebastian Vettel, but now it is held by the Dutchman. The international media see Verstappen dominating in his RB19 and heading for his third-world title.

The Telegraph

"Verstappen successfully surpassed Sebastian Vettel’s record for most consecutive F1 wins as he took what was ultimately a comfortable victory at the Italian Grand Prix." wrote The Telegraph. "After Carlos Sainz’s emotional pole for the Scuderia on Saturday, the Tifosi had dared to dream of a rare win on home soil. But this Red Bull team – and Verstappen in particular – have no time for romance."

BILD

"Surprisingly, the Red Bull star started only second behind Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz and ahead of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc," said BILD. "Even more surprising: the Dutchman is unable to take the lead after a few minutes as expected and take a relaxed start-finish victory as usual this season. Sainz defends strongly, Verstappen despairs until lap 15!"

Marca

At Spanish newspaper Marca, the eyes were mainly on Ferrari driver Sainz. "Carlos held [the lead] longer than anyone else, 15 laps, without help from his teammate, who was more concerned with passing him. He took the podium along with Red Bulls by his own merits," the medium wrote after the race.

L'Équipe

"Verstappen, unquestionable dominance and an all-time record for the Red Bull driver at Monza," L'Equipe headlines on their website. " At Monza on Sunday, world champion Max Verstappen made his season even better by winning a record tenth race in a row in the Scuderia's home race," writes the French sports newspaper.