Max Verstappen explains what caused his race-ending F1 Dutch GP crash
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Key Points:
- Max Verstappen, starting seventh at the Dutch Grand Prix after feeling unwell, made a rare mistake on the first lap, losing control on a damp corner and crashing, which caused a red flag.
- The incident occurred due to a wet track from a rain shower before the race, and Verstappen admitted he accelerated too early on a drying patch, leading to the crash.
- Red Bull had a challenging weekend, with Verstappen describing it as disappointing and acknowledging that McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes were faster, placing Red Bull as the fourth-fastest team currently.
- Verstappen emphasized the reality of their current performance without recent upgrades, noting that other teams have improved while Red Bull has not, putting them at a disadvantage.
- The four-time world champion plans to rest and recover before the Italian Grand Prix in two weeks, citing ongoing health issues affecting his performance.
