Max Verstappen's Red Bull found itself beached in the gravel trap at the very end of the opening practice session (P1) for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
The Incident
The reigning world champion ran wide in the final moments of the session, sliding off track and into the gravel. While not a major crash, the car was visibly stuck, requiring marshals to retrieve it. Verstappen was seen shaking his head, visibly frustrated by the minor error on his home circuit.
Impact
The incident occurred as the session concluded, meaning it had minimal impact on his overall practice time or preparations for qualifying. Despite the mishap, Verstappen maintained a positive outlook for the upcoming sessions, focusing on fine-tuning the car's setup.