Internet reacts after Verstappen's retirement: 'First real race of 2024'

Max Verstappen's streak of nine race wins has ended. After less than a handful of laps in the Australian Grand Prix, the Dutchman had to pit due to a fire at the back of his car. The Red Bull team had to retire the car. The internet reacted to this news.

MAX VERSTAPPEN RETIRES #AusGP pic.twitter.com/f7R2JxuMQQ

— Eli Pinkerman (@eli_pinkerman) March 24, 2024

the way the entire f1 twitter is happy about max verstappen dnf pic.twitter.com/qc1SNUp35w

— ً (@tsimiks) March 24, 2024

VERSTAPPEN IS OUT OF THE RACE !pic.twitter.com/ci5MvuMHmt

— Mahir (@ScrewderiaF1) March 24, 2024

Wait that’s not Verstappen in the lead?! #F1 #AustralianGP pic.twitter.com/sLOESonmTh

— F1 Portrayed By Top Gear (@TopGearFormula1) March 24, 2024

First real race of the season

— Bohoko Matiko (@Bohoko__Matiko) March 24, 2024

Non redbull fans be like pic.twitter.com/2mfnKv4JEz

— Miss Formula 1 (@Miss_Formula1) March 24, 2024

Yes now going to be a great race

— Stephen (@Stephen__NHS) March 24, 2024

cannot believe I am watching a race where Verstappen won’t win wtf

— Ifℝα༻ (@afreebirdiee) March 24, 2024

Win streak lost to something out of his control. Oh well, he’s got 22 more races to build it back up

— Acrylic Faded (@iiTsFaded_) March 24, 2024

WE HAVE A RACE ON OUR HANDS LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

— Emir M (@em013L) March 24, 2024

I was about to go to bed and FINALLY a race is interesting. Super relieved Max isnt hurt, but glad to see what else will Happen now

— Elissa (@elissa_m23) March 24, 2024