Max Verstappen remains on record hunt: The world champion can secure another place in the history books with another win this Formula 1 season. But a strong race by the Red Bull driver is overshadowed by the death of Dietrich Mateschitz.
Max Verstappen dedicated his victory at the US Grand Prix to the recently deceased Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz. At the same time, the Dutchman made the constructors' title in Formula 1 perfect when he fought his way back to the top in front of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after a botched pit stop. Fernando Alonso caused a stir with a brief ride on the rear wheels. International media write about the race:
Austria
Kronen Zeitung: "Despite boxing whoops: Verstappen wins in Austin."
Kurier: "It was a Formula 1 race to Dietrich Mateschitz's taste, only the recently deceased founder of Red Bull could not have stood the beginning. Because: All eyes were on him on Sunday."
Great Britain
The Telegraph: "It was a finale that could have been written by Hollywood: 'Lewis versus Max 2: This time it's personal!'
"We want to make him proud tomorrow," Verstappen said at the start of the Texas weekend, which until the news of his death was mainly characterized by the quarrel between Red Bull and the rivals for exceeding the cost limit last year. "A few hours ago we were still arguing about some sporting issues, and then a message like this," said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, who in turn reacted with ridicule after a settlement by Red Bulls team boss Christian Horner.
Daily Mail: "Max Verstappen, the unstoppable missile, bagged victory number 13 of the season to join Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel on a par."
The driver's world championship has long been decided in favor of Max Verstappen, the constructors' title is also sealed for Red Bull. Simply letting the season end is an option for the team and driver - because there is still a place to be conquered in the history books of Formula 1: The team wants its top driver Verstappen to win the season 14 plus x in the three remaining outstanding races so that he can also overtake Michael Schumacher (2004) and Sebastian Vettel (2013 - each with 13 wins in one year) in the category.
Spain
Marca: "Verstappen, on behalf of Dieter."
Mundo Deportivo: "Verstappen takes America."
France
Le Figaro: "Eighth win in a row for Red Bull in Austin. The Austrian brand struck again in Texas and clinched victory with Max Verstappen (...) and the constructors' title with fourth place from Sergio Perez. The blue cars dominate (...)."
L'Équipe: "Max Verstappen is unstoppable."
Italy
La Repubblica: "The world champion is forced to catch up after a mistake during the pit stop, but doesn't miss a move. Red Bull gets the constructors' title, dedicated to founder Dietrich Mateschitz."
Tuttosport: "The US Grand Prix, the 19th race of the World Championship, sees the winner Max Verstappen. The Dutchman, who has been confirmed as world champion in recent weeks, does not even leave his opponents a crumb and also wins the race in Austin ."
Switzerland
Blick: "The 5.513-kilometer "Circuit of The Americas" will be a rollercoaster ride for world champion Max Verstappen - with a positive ending for him."
Tages-Anzeiger: "Red Bull really wanted the win for the deceased founder Dietrich Mateschitz - and almost gave it away to Lewis Hamilton."
