Verstappen reports car handling confusion before Q3 crash in Austria
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Max Verstappen expressed confusion regarding the handling of his car during his final qualifying lap for the Austrian Grand Prix. Prior to crashing at Turn 9, he sensed that something was amiss with the vehicle's performance. The incident occurred as the session was nearing its conclusion. Verstappen will now have to assess the damages and focus on the upcoming race.
- •Max Verstappen crashed at Turn 9 during Q3 of the Austrian GP.
- •He reported feeling something was wrong with the car's handling.
- •The crash occurred before the conclusion of his final qualifying lap.
- •He will need to evaluate the car's condition ahead of the race.
- 7:18 PMRacer — Verstappen confused by car handling ahead of Q3 crash
"Max Verstappen says he had a hint something wasn’t right with the handling of his car earlier in his final Austrian Grand Prix qualifying lap before he crashed at Turn 9.
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