In a surprising turn of events at the Australian Grand Prix, both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were forced to retire early due to mechanical failures. Verstappen encountered a technical problem in the opening laps, which was later explained as a brake issue, leading to his early exit. Shortly after, veteran Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton also exited the race, suffering from an engine failure. This marks the first time both drivers have retired from the same race due to mechanical failures in 925 days. Ferrari took advantage of the situation, leading the race 1-2. The last occurrence of both Verstappen and Hamilton not finishing a race was in 2021 in Italy.
"If a brake is stuck on, that doesn't help" 😩 Max Verstappen explains what caused his early Australian Grand Prix retirement 👇 https://t.co/XthJ7iBKUX
The last time both Lewis and Max both failed to finish a race... https://t.co/BjLOR0AVAI
This is the first time Lewis and Max have both retired from the same race due to mechanical failures 😱 #AusGP #AustralianGP #F1 https://t.co/9HgpEUZFiI
The last time Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton retired during the same race....2021 in Italy. 😮 #AUSGP #AustralianGP #F1 https://t.co/EwGHZYMiJj
So I tapped into the F1 and see Ver - Out and Ferrari leading 1-2 https://t.co/2ceALue9LH
This is the first time both Lewis and Max have retired from the same race due to mechanical failures 😳 https://t.co/HBQqCJzQBm
This is the first time both Lewis and Max have retired from a race in 925 days 😳 https://t.co/mExL6DM4bl
So I tapped in to the F1 to see Ver - Out and Ferrari leading 1-2. https://t.co/SFSjWh4eq6
Breaking: Favourite Max Verstappen is out of the race after suffering a technical problem in the opening laps. The Dutchman was forced into the pits early and his race is over. Veteran Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton followed Verstappen out with an engine failure…