Max Verstappen retired from the Monaco Grand Prix on the opening lap after his Red Bull engine failed. The four-time world champion described the issue as the engine dropping dead following problems on the formation lap.
Verstappen had challenged for pole position at the Monaco street circuit. He outpaced both Ferrari drivers before qualifying second behind Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli. The Dutchman stalled at the start and had to swerve to avoid other cars. His radio message captured his frustration with the words