Verstappen Calls Crash "Could Have Been Much Worse" After Dramatic Dutch GP Incident
Max Verstappen reflected on the massive accident he suffered during the opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix, saying it "could have been a lot worse". The Red Bull driver lost control of his car at the high‑speed, banked Turn 1, a corner that is normally taken flat‑out, but was unusually slick because of a damp kerb. The loss of grip sent him sliding into the outer barriers, where his car came to …
Aug. 23, 2026, 6:55 p.m.