MELBOURNE, March 7 – Four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen was eliminated from Australian Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday after his Red Bull vehicle slammed into a barrier during the opening session at Albert Park circuit.
The Dutch driver lost control of his car at the first turn of the Melbourne track but emerged from the incident without injury, though he failed to post any qualifying time during the session.
Speaking over his team’s radio system, Verstappen expressed his frustration with the mechanical failure that led to the crash.
“The car just … locked down the rear axles. Fantastic,” Verstappen communicated to his Red Bull team.
