Formula 1: That was the reason for Max Verstappen’s accident

It has one Defect on the rear wing given, emphasized Mekies. Verstappen had lost control on his last fast lap before hitting the barriers hard. At the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, the 28-year-old Dutchman had the chance of a place on the front row of the grid, but in the end he had to settle for fifth place. The not undisputed pole position went to the Mercedes driver George Russell in front of the Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

Verstappen did not suffer any injuries in the crash. “Everything is fine,” he said. He is seventh in the World Cup standings at the Austro racing team’s home game at 3 p.m. (live Hello TV and Sky) under pressure. He has already won five times in Styria, more often than anyone else. “The car is not that badly damaged, so hopefully not much needs to be changed,” said Verstappen, who believes he has a chance of a top result if the tire management works at predicted temperatures of up to 36 degrees Celsius.