P1racenews AI automatic summary:
International media outlets have reacted to a busy weekend of action from the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen took his second win of the year.
At the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Ferrari struggled for speed and was criticized by the Italian media for being a “support act” at their home race. Elsewhere, Australian media reflected on Oscar Piastri losing the lead to Max Verstappen on the opening lap, praising Verstappen’s talent in seizing the opportunity. Media reactions from around the world varied, with Italian outlet Corriere della Sera questioning Ferrari’s lack of explanation for their performance and urging them to allocate resources wisely for future success. Meanwhile, The Sunday Times highlighted Verstappen’s impressive overtake on Piastri as a moment to appreciate his skills on track. Spanish outlet El País expressed disappointment at Fernando Alonso’s misfortune after showing strong early race form, labeling it a “hammer blow” for the driver in his quest for points. Lastly, Argentine outlet Clarín discussed Franco Colapinto’s challenging return to the F1 grid with Alpine, describing his crash during qualifying as a “reality check” for the young driver.
