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Max Verstappen Hits Barrier, Eliminated from Australian GP Quali

Summary

  • Four-time champion Max Verstappen crashed during qualifying.
  • His Red Bull car hit a barrier after losing rear grip.
  • Verstappen was unharmed but did not record a lap time.
Max Verstappen Hits Barrier, Eliminated from Australian GP Quali

Max Verstappen, a four-time Formula One world champion, experienced a premature end to his Australian Grand Prix qualifying session. The incident occurred on Saturday at Albert Park when Verstappen's Red Bull car suffered a loss of rear grip.

The formidable driver then thudded his vehicle into a barrier at turn one of the lakeside circuit. Fortunately, Verstappen was unharmed and able to exit his car.

However, the qualifying mishap meant he did not record a single lap time during the session. Verstappen expressed frustration over the team radio, stating, "The car just ... locked down the rear axles. Fantastic."

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