Helmut Marko reflects on Max Verstappen crash at Dutch Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Former Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko described his concern following Max Verstappen’s opening-lap crash at the Dutch Grand Prix. The four-time world champion lost control of his car at the final corner, coming to a halt in a sideways position on the track. Marko noted that he immediately monitored the driver's head movement to ensure stability before confirming Verstappen was unharmed. The incident occurred as Red Bull struggled with performance throughout the weekend at Zandvoort, resulting in an early retirement for the home favorite. Verstappen now looks to return to the grid at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza to address the competitive gap between Red Bull and his rivals. Marko credited Liam Lawson for his quick reactions in navigating the track after the incident.
- •Max Verstappen retired on the opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix after hitting the barriers.
- •Helmut Marko monitored the driver's head movement to confirm he was conscious and stable.
- •Liam Lawson avoided a potential secondary collision by reacting quickly to the stranded car.
- •Verstappen plans to compete at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
- •Red Bull is currently aiming to close the performance gap to its main rivals.
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Verstappen's race-ending Zandvoort crash left Helmut Marko 'scared'
"Former Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has reflected on Max Verstappen's frightening crash on the opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix. The four-time world champion lost control of his car at the final corner and hit the barriers heavily before coming to a halt sideways on the track.
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