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🔵. Having my home race in Austria end so abruptly is a tough one to process. Getting taken out of the race after contact in Turn 3 is a gutting feeling, especially at our home circuit with the amazing Orange Army providing such incredible support. We had a good start, and I truly felt we had a competitive race ahead of us, which makes the early exit all the more bitter. But I've been in this sport long enough to know that these moments are part of the journey. You have to feel the frustration, accept it, and then let it go.

In moments like these, my thoughts always turn to the team. I see the immense effort everyone puts in—the long hours at the factory and the sheer dedication at the track—and it’s what fuels my own resolve. A result like this isn't just a DNF for me; it's a shared setback for every person who poured their heart into the weekend. But it's that shared spirit and the belief we have in each other that guarantees we will bounce back stronger.

The high point of the weekend was undoubtedly the Verstappen.com Racing team's incredible win in the 24 Hours of Spa. It was a monumental team effort, and a special shout-out to Chris, Harry, and Thierry for their brilliant performance under pressure to secure P1 in the Gold Cup and P9 overall. Their win is the ultimate motivation; the frustration is gone, and I'm ready to get back out there and fight. 👊🏻🔥


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