Max Verstappen has been given the all clear after a huge crash during the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, with the Red Bull driver emerging from the wreckage without serious injury.

The four time world champion lost control of his Red Bull early in the race and suffered a heavy impact that brought out the red flags. The incident was particularly dramatic given Verstappen had already been dealing with flu like symptoms throughout his home race weekend.

Despite the size of the crash, Verstappen was able to get out of the car and was checked by the medical team. There were no immediate indications of serious injury, allowing the focus to quickly turn to the condition of the heavily damaged Red Bull.

The crash was another frustrating moment in what has been a difficult home Grand Prix for Verstappen. After qualifying seventh and finishing sixth in Saturday’s Sprint, the Dutchman had been hoping to fight his way towards the front in Sunday’s race.

Verstappen had already confirmed earlier in the weekend that he was feeling unwell, although he said his condition had improved before the Grand Prix. He had reported feeling physically better, despite still having a cough and a blocked nose.

The incident brought an early end to Verstappen’s race and triggered a red flag, adding another dramatic moment to the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

For Red Bull, the priority now is making sure Verstappen is fully recovered following the heavy impact. The four time champion will also be hoping to put a difficult home weekend behind him as the championship heads towards the next round.

Most importantly, Verstappen walked away from the crash without serious injury, providing relief to his team and the huge home crowd that had gathered to support him.