Max Verstappen's Chinese Grand Prix difficulties end with DNF

Verstappen getting in the car for the Chinese Grand Prix - Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

Updated: 09:25, 15 Mar

Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.

Max Verstappen had to retire his car on Lap 46 of the Chinese Grand Prix.

The Dutchman had a difficult weekend at the Shanghai International Circuit, and an issue with the RB22 prevented him from finishing the race. He retired his car in the pit lane.

After another poor start because of the car, Verstappen was running in sixth place behind the two Mercedes, the two Ferraris and Oliver Bearman.

As a result, Verstappen continues to have eight points in the drivers' standings.

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1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	219
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