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Verstappen crashes out early in Dutch GP, causing red flag

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:19 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Verstappen crashes out early in Dutch GP, causing red flag

Summary

Max Verstappen's Dutch Grand Prix ended prematurely when he crashed at the Zanvoort circuit during the opening lap. Running in P7, Verstappen lost control on a wet patch and struck the concrete barriers but emerged uninjured. His crash triggered a red flag as other drivers maneuvered to avoid his wrecked car. Drivers described the conditions at Turn 14 as particularly treacherous due to uneven wetness on the track, which created a hazardous situation. Following the incident, teams evaluated feedback regarding track conditions ahead of future races.

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•Max Verstappen crashed on lap one in the Dutch GP
•The crash occurred at Turn 14 due to wet conditions
•All drivers involved reported the situation was dangerous
•The incident led to a red flag during the race
•Verstappen walked away from the crash unharmed

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7:19 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Drivers Reveal How Close Verstappen Crash Came to Further Dutch GP Chaos

What they're saying

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Max Verstappen finished his Dutch Grand Prix after the first lap after he lost his car on the last corner of the Zanvoort circuit. It was a disappointing end to a difficult sprint weekend, but the Dutchman fortunately walked off…
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