Max Verstappen won the US Grand Prix for the first time in his career on Sunday.

The 24-year-old Dutchman extended his lead over Formula 1 record world champion Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes in the classification to twelve points in the Red Bull.

International media commented:

England

The Telegraph:

“They say everything is bigger in Texas: the steaks, the sky, the hats, the boots.

Formula 1 can now also be added to this list.

What a weekend.

What a race. "

Guardian:

"After the drama at the beginning, the race turned into a game of chess rather than a tough competition."

Sun:

“Max Verstappen holds Lewis Hamilton in check in a thriller until the last round.

They flocked to Austin by the thousands to see this race.

For the first time in its 70-year history, Formula 1 seems to have finally cracked the American market. "

Netherlands

De Volkskrant:

“Verstappen strongest in the shoot-out with Hamilton in Texas, doubled his lead in the World Cup.

Verstappen deals a hard blow to his rival Hamilton in the controversy over the world title. "

De Telegraaf:

“With his first win in the USA, Max Verstappen gave Lewis Hamilton the next blow.

On the racetrack, previously known as Mercedes-Land, Red Bull and the Dutch leader made an important step towards the world championship in a nerve-wracking battle. "

Italy

Gazzetta dello Sport:

“The duel between Verstappen and Hamilton is a 56 round long rodeo.

The Dutchman imposes his law on his rival in Texas.

The final phase of this exciting fight has 140,000 spectators in suspense. "

Corriere dello Sport:

“Verstappen, a pilot made of steel.

Hamilton and Mercedes capitulate on a route on which they previously dominated.

The World Cup has reached a turning point. "

Tuttosport:

“Verstappen is reaching for the world title.

He wins after an exciting race.

Hamilton surrenders despite a perfect performance.

The duel for the world title is open again. "

Corriere della Sera:

“Muscles, perfect strategy and strong nerves: Verstappen wins a la Hamilton.

The duel between Hamilton and Verstappen is not just a fight for the world title, it is a war of generations, a head-to-head race between two different champions who are no different because of their culture, history and style could. "

La Repubblica:

“Formula 1 to the last breath: This is a World Cup for cowboys.

Two heavyweights like Verstappen and Hamilton, who don't take a break in their duel, duel in the Austin saloon.

Formula 1 has not been as exciting as it is now for years ”.

Spain

Marca:

“Verstappen is already galloping twelve points ahead of Hamilton.

The title fight is beginning to turn in favor of Verstappen, the stubborn and mature Dutchman left nothing to be desired.

Nothing has been decided yet, but it is a painful defeat for Mercedes. "

As:

“Verstappen flies, wins in Austin and increases his lead over Hamilton.

With this victory, Verstappen is going into the last five races stronger than before. "

Sport:

"Verstappen wins a heart-stopping final in Austin.

It is a golden victory in the battle with Lewis Hamilton for the world championship crown.

The title fight is more exciting than ever. "

El Mundo Deportivo:

“Verstappen wins in a mad duel against Hamilton.

Verstappen hits the table.

In the end it was tight, but the Dutchman was able to withstand the pressure of Hamilton.

The world champion and his challenger shone and showed why nobody can hold a candle to them at the moment.

Both pulled out all the stops to the last meter.

This is an eminently important psychological victory for Verstappen with five races to go. "

Switzerland

Blick:

“What a thriller in Texas.

An absolute highlight of this season.

This is where the clearly best pilots of the present fight. "

Neue Zürcher Zeitung:

"Verstappen and Hamilton are in their own league."