Mexican Sergio Pérez clinched his first Formula 1 victory of the season in Saudi Arabia. The 33-year-old drove his Red Bull to the finish line on Sunday in Jeddah ahead of his teammate Max Verstappen. A subsequent penalty against the third-placed Spaniard Fernando Alonso was reversed.
British Press Comments
"The Sun": "Late Formula 1 drama as Fernando Alonso is demoted from his podium finish before being dramatically reinstated."
"Daily Mail": "Fernando Alonso rails against the FIA after third place was taken away from him – only to get his place back three hours later after a check."
"The Guardian": "After two races in the new Formula One season, the numbers add up to an omen of what's to come. With first and second place on the first lap in Bahrain, Red Bull repeated the feat once again at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix."
"The Telegraph": "Another race, another with Red Bull first and second. It promises to be a familiar pattern this season."
Spanish press reviews
"Marca": "Checo Pérez took a majestic victory at the Arabian Grand Prix by fending off the attacks of an unleashed Verstappen, for a new Red Bull double in the second race of 2023."
"Mundo Deportivo": "The FIA is backtracking and they are giving Alonso back the podium in Jeddah."
Italian Press Reviews
"Corriere dello Sport": "A double for Red Bull, Ferrari far away from the front."
"Gazzetta dello Sport": "Alonso third, then fourth, then third again – what a mess!"
"Tuttosport": "Ferrari, Leclerc's disappointment in Arabia."
French press reviews
"L'Équipe": "Ferrari resists Verstappen, Ferrari left behind."
Austrian Press Comments
"Kronen Zeitung": "Stewards completely confused – rule chaos! Alonso gets third place back."
"Kurier": "Chaos in Formula 1: Alonso gets third place back."
Swiss Press Comments
"Blick": "Complete insanity at the Saudi GP: Alonso gets 3rd place back after podium theft"
"Tages-Anzeiger": "Chaos at the GP of Saudi Arabia: Alonso celebrates, is punished – then it becomes really absurd."