Max Verstappen retires from Monaco Grand Prix after stalling at the start
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:48 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Max Verstappen's race at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix ended after one lap due to a stall on the grid. Starting second, Verstappen's Red Bull failed to move as the race began, dropping him to the back of the pack while others surged ahead. His team later instructed him to 'bring it home,' but he eventually pitted after lap two and did not return. This incident marks a significant setback for Verstappen, who was vying for victory at the iconic circuit where he has enjoyed success.
- •Verstappen started second but stalled completely at the start line.
- •Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc quickly moved past Verstappen after the stall.
- •Verstappen completed one lap before pitting and retiring.
- •Antonelli leads the championship with four consecutive wins.
- 2:34 PMESPN F1 — Verstappen out of Monaco GP after one lap
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen Retires From 2026 Monaco Grand Prix After Stalling on the Start Line
"Max Verstappen went from second on the grid to dead last before the first corner at Monaco, the Red Bull stalling completely off the line as the rest of the field surged away toward Sainte Dévote. What had looked like…
"Max Verstappen's hopes of a first win of 2026 evaporated in an instant at the start of the Monaco Grand Prix when he stalled on the grid.
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Jun 7, 2026, 2:34 PMVerstappen out of Monaco GP after one lap
Max Verstappen's hopes of a first win of 2026 evaporated in an instant at the start of the Monaco Grand Prix when he stalled on the grid.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 1:12 PMMax Verstappen Retires From 2026 Monaco Grand Prix After Stalling on the Start Line
Max Verstappen went from second on the grid to dead last before the first corner at Monaco, the Red Bull stalling completely off the line as the rest of the field surged away toward Sainte Dévote. What had looked like…
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