Max Verstappen retires after one lap at F1 Monaco 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:23 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Max Verstappen faced a disappointing start at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix on June 7, 2026, retiring after failing to move off the grid from P2. Initially showing some promise, the Red Bull driver ultimately brought his car into the garage shortly after the start due to an unspecified issue. This further complicates Verstappen's challenging season, as it marks another race with zero points for the former world champion. No official word on the cause of his retirement has been released, but updates are expected.
- •Verstappen started from P2 behind Kimi Antonelli.
- •His car failed to move at the start of the race.
- •He retired the car shortly after the initial attempt.
- •The formal cause of the DNF is yet to be clarified.
- •This adds to a challenging season for Verstappen.
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Why Max Verstappen is out at F1 Monaco 2026 in just the first lap
"Red Bull superstar Max Verstappen didn't even last one lap at F1 Monaco 2026. Here's why.
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