Max Verstappen crashes out of Dutch Grand Prix

23 Aug 2026 • 10:34 PM MYT
The Independent
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Max Verstappen crashes out of Dutch Grand Prix

  • Max Verstappen dramatically crashed out of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort on the opening lap of his home race.
  • The four-time world champion lost control on the final banked turn and slammed into a concrete wall, causing the race to be stopped.
  • Verstappen escaped unharmed from his cockpit, apologising to his Red Bull team over the radio.
  • The crash brings a disappointing end to Verstappen's F1 racing at Zandvoort, with the venue hosting Formula 1 for the final time this weekend.
  • Lando Norris retained the lead of the race from the start, while Gabriel Bortoleto managed to recover from a 360-degree spin directly behind the incident.

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