International media praises Verstappen: "Genius start for Verstappen"
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Just like last week, Max Verstappen has received compliments from the international media. The Red Bull Racing driver beat Valtteri Bottas' Mercedes to finish second at the Spanish Grand Prix. The nine-time Grand Prix winner is praised for his performance on Sunday afternoon.
Auto, Motor und Sport
According to the German press, Verstappen could not have done better with a second place in Barcelona. "This time, even the heat didn't bring Mercedes down. Lewis Hamilton dominated from lap one to the cheqered flag. The engineers drew the right conclusions from Silverstone's defeat. Red Bull was no match, but Verstappen actually outperformed what was possible."
Sky Sports
In Great Britain, the swagger of Verstappen is praised, although Hamilton was by far the best driver according to them. Lewis Hamilton shrugged off Red Bull and tyre concerns to seal a dominant Spanish GP victory and extend his F1 championship lead, while a feisty Max Verstappen beat Valtteri Bottas to second.A week on from a surprise first defeat of the season, Mercedes had been fearful of the threat of Red Bull again in the Barcelona heat - but pole-sitter Hamilton was in control from start to finish despite Verstappen's admirable efforts.
L'Equipe
In France there is also written about Verstappen's second place. "From third on the grid, the Red Bull driver made the difference at the start of the race. He was much better off than Bottas and passed the Mercedes at the end of the straight. Verstappen never left that second place. Hamilton. won convincingly and thanks to his victory the British driver ended the standings over runner-up Verstappen. "
ASH
In the Spanish newspaper AS there is plenty of praise for Verstappen. "Max left Bottas behind after a brilliant start. The Dutchman put his Red Bull in second place. The pace was not there at all to try something more ambitious. He even had to convince his engineers that nothing extra is possible this time. The challenge is to finish in front of a Mercedes and continue to compete with the other in the world championship, despite everything."
La Gazzetta Dello Sport
The pink sports newspaper from Italy writes that the 22-year-old Limburger simply was not involved in Spain. "Hamilton responded with great tyre management to Verstappen, who always stands out in a positive way. Max is the only one who can make it difficult for the Black Arrows with his Red Bull. After the success of the Dutchman at Silverstone, there were no tire problems for Mercedes this time."