Max Verstappen crashes out of Dutch GP after one lap
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:32 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Max Verstappen made a brief appearance in his final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, crashing out on the first lap. His Red Bull RB22 was severely damaged after losing traction at the final corner, leading to a red flag. Verstappen reported feeling unwell prior to the race and confirmed he was okay after the incident. He expressed disappointment over a challenging weekend, stating that the team lacked pace compared to competitors. Attendance at the event exceeded 300,000, but Verstappen's retirement came before he could complete any laps.
- •Verstappen's crash occurred at the banked final corner.
- •Attendance at the event reached 105,000 for the GP.
- •Verstappen enters the race sixth in the FIA standings with 109 points.
- •The race was stopped for a red flag after the crash.
- •Verstappen hopes for improved performance at Monza next.
- 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen Was “Not Feeling Well at All” Before Dutch GP Ended in Huge Crash
"Max Verstappen’s final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort lasted just one lap. His Red Bull RB22 was destroyed in the crash, while Verstappen walked back to the pits and the race was stopped for a red flag. The crash took…
"Max Verstappen was unable to complete a lap of Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort Circuit, with the Red Bull driver dramatically crashing out in front of his home fans.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 3:32 PMMax Verstappen Was “Not Feeling Well at All” Before Dutch GP Ended in Huge Crash
Max Verstappen’s final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort lasted just one lap. His Red Bull RB22 was destroyed in the crash, while Verstappen walked back to the pits and the race was stopped for a red flag. The crash took…
- Formula1.com—Verstappen reacts to dramatic Dutch GP crash
Max Verstappen was unable to complete a lap of Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort Circuit, with the Red Bull driver dramatically crashing out in front of his home fans.
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