Max Verstappen has addressed the incident that cost him the race during the Dutch Grand Prix, confessing that it was a common mistake on the part of a driver. Despite his exceptional skills, the world champion had an unfortunate moment during the first lap of his home race.
Starting from seventh position after a complicated weekend due to health issues, Verstappen managed a good start. However, he found himself caught in a compromised situation when several cars piled up at the first corner. As the race progressed, the wet track due to earlier rain complicated maneuvers, which may have contributed to the accident.
After losing control of his RB22 at the final corner, Verstappen acknowledged that it had been «too early» to accelerate when he tried to dodge a dry spot. «I found myself in a good spot to accelerate, but that didn’t work. Maybe it was too early,» the driver commented.
Despite the impact he himself describes as «significant,» Verstappen assured that he has suffered more serious damage in past accidents. His team, Red Bull Racing, experienced one of its worst results since the April break, with his teammate Liam Lawson finishing only in seventh place.
The driver described the weekend as a «disappointment» in terms of performance, acknowledging that teams like McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes have brought significant improvements, while Red Bull has not been able to do the same. «I wish for more, but the reality is that we are in fourth place in speed,» he pointed out.
With his sights set on the upcoming competition, the Italian Grand Prix, Verstappen hopes to recover and return to his best level. «I just wish I could rest and recover because I truly don’t feel well right now,» he concluded.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
