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Max Verstappen stalls on the grid, retires from Monaco Grand Prix

sportsJun 7, 20264688

Max Verstappen stalled on the grid at the start of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, his car failing to leave and forcing an immediate retirement with a Lap 1 DNF. Verstappen had started from second on the grid and was seen driving into the pit lane and leaving the car moments after the start. His exit instantly removed a leading championship contender from the tight Monaco street race, reshaping the strategic battle for victory where overtaking is already extremely difficult.

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