Verstappen forced to retire early in Monaco Grand Prix

Max Verstappen's race at the Monaco Grand Prix ended prematurely after a technical issue at the start. Despite a strong P2 qualifying position, Verstappen struggled to get off the line and was forced to pit at the end of the first lap. He described the early retirement as 'even more painful' due to Red Bull's promising weekend. Verstappen experienced engine problems during the formation lap, which continued into the race, ultimately leading to his retirement without scoring any points. This marks Verstappen's second DNF of the season following an earlier exit in China.