Star's nightmare – retired from the race immediately: 'What the hell'
Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Max Verstappen was forced to retire from the Monaco Grand Prix on the very first lap due to a car malfunction.
- The reigning world champion detected an issue with his car early in the race and immediately communicated his withdrawal to his team.
- The race eventually saw 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli take the victory, with Lewis Hamilton and Isack Hadjar finishing second and third, respectively.
Max Verstappen's bid for glory at the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix came to an abrupt and dramatic end on the opening lap. The reigning Formula 1 world champion was forced to retire immediately after detecting a critical issue with his car just moments into the race.
Verstappen's disappointment was palpable as he communicated his withdrawal to his team via radio. "What the hell. It has only gone 500 meters, I'm going home," he reportedly exclaimed, signaling the immediate end to his participation in the iconic street circuit race.
What the hell. It has only gone 500 meters, I'm going home.
The race continued amidst several incidents and a red flag, ultimately concluding with a victory for 19-year-old Italian driver Kimi Antonelli. Lewis Hamilton secured second place, followed by Isack Hadjar in third. Despite Verstappen's early exit, Antonelli celebrated a "wonderful weekend," crediting his car for providing him with the confidence needed to secure the win.
It has been a wonderful weekend. The car gave me better confidence and it worked out.
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Originally published by Dagens Nyheter in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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