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Max Verstappen came to a halt with just under 30 minutes remaining in first practice.
Max Verstappen experienced early issues in the Austrian Grand Prix when he caused a red flag during first practice. His car stopped on the start/finish straight due to sudden engine trouble after a steering wheel adjustment. Verstappen, already on his final engine, now faces a disadvantage ahead of sprint qualifying on Friday. The Dutch driver was third before the incident, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell ahead of him. Despite the setback, Red Bull swiftly fixed the issue, allowing Verstappen to return to the track within minutes. Don’t miss the chance to win your favorite F1 car – subscribe to our YouTube channel now!