Max Verstappen crashes in Q3 of Austrian Grand Prix qualifying
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Max Verstappen crashed during Q3 of the Austrian Grand Prix qualifying on June 26, 2026. His RB22 car lost control and collided with barriers at Turn 9, which was initially perceived as a driver error. However, reports indicate it was due to a mechanical failure in the rear wing, specifically a disconnect in the wing mechanism intended for high downforce. Red Bull Racing’s team management described the incident as a loss of aerodynamic performance without detailing the malfunction. This incident resulted in Verstappen missing out on a front-row start for the race.
- •Max Verstappen's crash occurred during Q3 of qualifying at the Austrian GP.
- •The car's rear wing suffered a critical mechanical failure.
- •Red Bull Racing described the incident vaguely to the public.
- •George Russell seized pole position as a result of Verstappen's crash.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — The Truth Behind Max Verstappen’s Q3 Crash: Driver Error or Mechanical Disaster
"When Max Verstappen’s RB22 violently snapped sideways and buried itself into the Turn 9 barriers during the climax of the Austrian Grand Prix qualifying, the paddock was entirely stunned. On the surface, it looked like a devastating, high-stakes driver error…
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