Max Verstappen had an X-ray on his arms after a “very weird” crash within the first a part of Qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.
Verstappen’s Pink Bull snapped sideways as quickly as he hit the brakes on his first flying lap heading into Flip One, sending him by the gravel and into the wall.
The four-time world champion was seen his arms after leaping out of the automotive however was cleared by the medical staff, so will begin Sunday’s season-opener in Melbourne from twentieth.
“All good. I just had to get some X-rays done to see if my hands were OK, but nothing was broken,” Verstappen confirmed.
Verstappen suffered simply his eighth Q1 elimination in his profession since becoming a member of the F1 grid in 2015 and was confused about the reason for his accident.
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Pink Bull’s Max Verstappen crashed into the obstacles throughout Q1 on the Australian Grand Prix
“I didn’t speak to the team yet or didn’t look into any data, but to lose the car like that on the braking I’ve never experienced that in my life,” he informed Sky Sports activities F1.
“I hit the pedal and abruptly the entire rear axle simply utterly locked up, so undoubtedly a bit bizarre.
“I think it already went wrong before the downshift because I hit the pedal and as soon as I hit the pedal, because you quite quickly downshift, it already immediately locked on the peak of the brake pressure, basically. So something very weird, that’s for sure.”
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Pink Bull’s Max Verstappen was left bemused after he crashed out of Q1 on the Australian Grand Prix
Hadjar: Pink Bull simply missing pure efficiency
Isack Hadjar certified a shock third on his first Pink Bull outing, which can present the Milton Keynes-based outfit some solace.
Pink Bull have constructed their very own energy unit for the brand new 2026 rules, in collaboration with Ford, and have been anticipated by many to be uncompetitive in comparison with the Mercedes and Ferrari-powered vehicles when saying their engine partnership three years in the past.
However, solely the works Mercedes staff have been capable of beat Hadjar, who shouldn’t be anticipating to problem Russell and Antonelli for victory on Sunday.
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Isack Hadjar impressed, qualifying third in Australia in his first race with new staff Pink Bull
“What happens in Melbourne, it just doesn’t really matter compared to the car we’re going to have at the end of the year,” stated Hadjar.
“Rhe progression curve is so steep that it’s going to be a lot different. So, at the moment we know our weakness. We have a reliable car underneath, which is positive, but we’re just lacking pure performance at the minute.”
Sky Sports activities F1’s Australian GP schedule
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Saturday March 7
9.45pm: F3 Function Race*
Sunday March 8
12.20am: F2 Function Race*
2.30am: Australian GP build-up: Grand Prix Sunday*
4am: THE AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX*
6am: Australian GP response: Chequered Flag*
7am: Ted’s Pocket book*
7.55am: Australian GP race replay*
10am: Australian GP highlights (additionally on Sky One)*
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