Verstappen causes red flag after big qualifying crash in Australia

Source: F1 TV

Updated: 06:45, 07 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's first qualifying session of the season ended in the wall in Melbourne.

Verstappen lost control over the RB22 into Turn 1, and crashed out, causing the first red flag of Q1. This leaves the the Dutchman eliminated already in the first session.

The Dutchman said over the team radio: "Yeah, the car just ******* locked on the rear axles, fantastic."

Watch the incident below!

Verstappen's crash in Q1

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Max Verstappen is OUT of Qualifying, with no time set! 😳 This is the moment where the Red Bull driver spins into the wall at Turn 1 👇 #F1 #AusGP

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