Red Bull blames technical issue for Verstappen's crash at Austrian GP qualifying
Autosport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Max Verstappen crashed his RB22 during Q3 of F1 Austrian GP qualifying at the Red Bull Ring on June 27. The incident occurred after Verstappen experienced a significant snap in balance three corners prior. Red Bull's Laurent Mekies stated that rear aero damage caused the crash, leaving Verstappen without a chance to control the car. Verstappen acknowledged the loss of rear downforce contributed to the spin and noted that the damage from the incident is limited, which should not affect the race on Sunday. Red Bull continues to work on understanding a recent upgrade package affecting car balance.
- •Verstappen crashed during Q3 at the Red Bull Ring.
- •Rear aero damage was identified as the cause of the crash.
- •Verstappen noted he had no chance to avoid the spin.
- •The damage is expected to have no impact on the race.
- •Red Bull is still adapting to a new upgrade package.
- 9:21 PMAutosport — Red Bull apologises to Max Verstappen after technical issue caused F1 qualifying crash
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Red Bull takes blame for Verstappen’s Austrian GP qualifying crash
- 8:54 PMMotorsport.com — Red Bull takes blame for Verstappen’s Austrian GP qualifying crash
"During Q3 in F1 Austrian GP qualifying Max Verstappen lost control of his RB22 in Turn 9 at the Red Bull Ring after, according to his own account, already experiencing a significant snap three corners earlier. Speaking to the media after qualifying, the Dutchman struggled to explain the moment himself, particularly as those balance issues had not been present during his previous qualifying ...Keep reading
"During Q3 in F1 Austrian GP qualifying Max Verstappen lost control of his RB22 in Turn 9 at the Red Bull Ring after, according to his own account, already experiencing a significant snap three corners earlier. Speaking to the media after qualifying, the Dutchman struggled to explain the moment himself, particularly as those balance issues had not been present during his previous qualifying ...Keep reading
"Laurent Mekies says Max Verstappen had “no chance” to avoid his Q3 crash after Red Bull found rear aero damage on his car
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External links- AutosportJun 27, 2026, 9:21 PMRed Bull apologises to Max Verstappen after technical issue caused F1 qualifying crash
During Q3 in F1 Austrian GP qualifying Max Verstappen lost control of his RB22 in Turn 9 at the Red Bull Ring after, according to his own account, already experiencing a significant snap three corners earlier. Speaking to the media after qualifying, the Dutchman struggled to explain the moment himself, particularly as those balance issues had not been present during his previous qualifying ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 8:54 PMRed Bull takes blame for Verstappen’s Austrian GP qualifying crash
Laurent Mekies says Max Verstappen had “no chance” to avoid his Q3 crash after Red Bull found rear aero damage on his car
- Motorsport.comJun 27, 2026, 8:54 PMRed Bull takes blame for Verstappen’s Austrian GP qualifying crash
During Q3 in F1 Austrian GP qualifying Max Verstappen lost control of his RB22 in Turn 9 at the Red Bull Ring after, according to his own account, already experiencing a significant snap three corners earlier. Speaking to the media after qualifying, the Dutchman struggled to explain the moment himself, particularly as those balance issues had not been present during his previous qualifying ...Keep reading
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