Red Bull confirms: transmission issue with Max's car

A spokesman for the Austrian formation said: "It’s a transmission issue with Max’s car. We are getting him out of the car and ensuring he doesnt drive any more as a precautionary measure to not damage car further."

Verstappen could have driven to the pit lane under his own power, but Red Bull didn't want to take any risks.

It is unclear which gearbox Verstappen was using on his way to Circuit Zandvoort. It is common practice to drive with 'old' gearboxes in the first free practice sessions, but these will not be used in qualifying and races for the rest of the season. In that case the issue is not so bad for Verstappen, the worries are greater when it concerns a relatively new gearbox.