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Verstappen's Dutch GP ends in opening lap crash
23 Aug
Summary
- Max Verstappen's final Dutch Grand Prix ended on the first lap.
- Wet conditions and a slide on the kerb caused the crash.
- The incident brought out a red flag, pausing the race.
The Dutch Grand Prix, a fixture on the Formula 1 calendar, saw its "Final Lap" this weekend, with the event dropping off the schedule after this season. This marked the final home race for celebrated driver Max Verstappen, who was met by the fervent "Sea of Orange".
Unfortunately for Verstappen, his personal final race at his home Grand Prix concluded just moments after it began. Navigating wet conditions at Zandvoort on Sunday, the race commenced with a standing start after a formation lap behind the Safety Car. However, Verstappen's race ended on the opening lap when he was squeezed on the inside, found the kerb on the final corner, and suffered a significant impact with the wall.
The dramatic crash immediately brought out a red flag, halting the proceedings. Teammates and fellow drivers alike described the shunt as "huge," underscoring the severity of the incident that concluded Verstappen's final Dutch Grand Prix on lap one.
