Max Verstappen had a nightmare Tuscan Grand Prix as he crashed out on the opening lap and fumed down the team radio as his frustration spilled over. Lewis Hamilton also got off the a poor start as he surrendered his pole position on Turn One.
Verstappen’s Red Bull needed last-minute work doing on the grid as his engineers raced to get the car ready.
When the lights went out the Dutchman, who came third in qualifying, struggled with a lack of power.
He slipped back into the midfield on the opening few corners before spinning into the gravel.
Vertsappen is third in the Dirvers’ Championship and this huge blow will also further crush his hopes of catching Hamilton and Bottas.
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