Max Verstappen crashes out of Dutch GP after huge opening-lap smash
Verstappen crashes out of Dutch GP after opening-lap smash

Max Verstappen crashed out on the opening lap of his home Dutch Grand Prix after losing control and smashing into a concrete wall.

Race halted after heavy impact

The Red Bull driver's heavy smash on lap one forced the race to be stopped. The incident occurred at the circuit in Zandvoort, where Verstappen was competing in front of his home crowd.

More to follow

Further details are expected as the situation develops. This is a breaking sports story and is being constantly updated with the latest news, pictures and videos.

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