Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz wins the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne ahead of his stablemate Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris in the McLaren. The company car of the long-time winner Max Verstappen, however, bursts into flames after a few laps and the world champion does not see the finish. The resulting Ferrari Festival occupied the international press.
England
Guardian: “Red Bull’s aura of invincibility goes up in flames and ignites the championship race. The end of his Grand Prix is disappointing for Max Verstappen’s fans, but a source of optimism for the rest of the Formula 1 field.”
Daily Mail: “Carlos Sainz has had an appendectomy to win the Australian Grand Prix in a race dominated by the retirements of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.”
The Sun: “Drama Down Under. Max Verstappen has to abandon the Australian Grand Prix after his car caught fire. Carlos Sainz races to victory.”
Daily Mirror: “Carlos Sainz wins the crazy Australian Grand Prix. Like Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton also had a day to forget.”
Italy
Gazzetta dello Sport: “Great Carlos Sainz! A miracle happened in Melbourne. Just two weeks after his appendectomy, Sainz is back, fighting like a lion and giving Ferrari victory. Sainz is the real hero of this race, Charles Leclerc’s second place crowns this wonderful weekend for Ferrari.”
The print: “The miracle of Sainz: From the hospital to triumph: “Life is beautiful”.”
Corriere dello Sport: “A double victory lights up the Australian Grand Prix. A dream comes true: a wonderful Carlos Sainz celebrates an incredible victory ahead of his teammate at the end of a spectacular race. Sainz benefits from Max Verstappen’s knockout.”
Tuttosport: “After two years, Max Verstappen is retiring again due to a technical defect. Ferrari takes the opportunity for a fantastic double victory that inspires Maranello. For the two Mercedes it is a day to forget.”
Corriere della Sera: “Ferrari is experiencing a dream with its superhero Sainz, who turns the Australian Grand Prix on its head. A new Ferrari was born in Melbourne, driven by the driver who will be replaced at the wheel next year by Lewis Hamilton. Carlos Sainz, who is too often unfairly underestimated, achieved the big victory in Verstappen style.”
The Republic: “Italy wakes up with a double victory for Ferrari in Melbourne. There had not been two Ferraris ahead of all other rivals in Australia since 2004, when Schumacher and Barrichello were the winners. “Ferrari is benefiting from the problems of series winner Max Verstappen, who has to capitulate due to brake problems.”
France
The Team: “While 2024 will likely see renewed unchallenged dominance for the Dutchman, Sainz took advantage of Verstappen’s early retirement due to a mechanical problem to win the Australian GP this Sunday.”
