The individual behind the wheel who fails to pardon quells any insurgency.
Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen clinched the Canadian Grand Prix victory, defying challenging weather conditions. The Dutch driver managed to hold on to the lead and snatched the win from second place on the grid, edging out Lando Norris in the McLaren. Media commentary from various countries:
United Kingdom
Daily Mail: "Lando Norris nearly claimed the top spot, but his hopes for a world championship were shattered in an exhilarating Canadian Grand Prix full of nail-biting tension and danger. Unfortunately, it didn't play out in his favor."
The Guardian: "The weather certainly played a role in creating a gripping competition for the Grand Prix in Canada, but the outcome was still a familiar one - a Red Bull win courtesy of Max Verstappen."
Spain
Marca: "Max Verstappen has once again emerged as the victor, this time at the Canadian Grand Prix and with an outstanding display of endurance, silencing any potential challengers to his reign."
Mundo Deportivo: "The Dutchman, despite having the slower car, executed a flawless race and added his 60th Formula 1 triumph."
Italy
Tuttosport: "Despite a challenging track made unpredictable by the rain, Max Verstappen triumphed with 70 laps completed."
La Repubblica: "The driver who never commits errors, forgives no one, and leads the championship for 750 days, seized the lead in Barcelona in 2022 and refused to relinquish it."
France
L'Équipe: "Max Verstappen found his way back to form at the rain-soaked Canadian circuit."
Le Monde: "The Dutch driver continues to write his name in history with bold lettering."
Austria
Kronen Zeitung: "Verstappen powered his way back to victory in Canada."
Kurier: "The Dutchman prevailed at the Canadian Grand Prix amidst the April showers."
Switzerland
Blick: "Verstappen remains the undisputed king of Formula 1. He doesn't just win the effortless races; he also maintains control in a chaotic environment and can count on the Red Bull-Honda."
