The roar of the Orange Army turned to collective disbelief as Max Verstappen's Dutch Grand Prix dream exploded into the barriers on lap one.
Caught out by lingering damp conditions in the final corner, the Red Bull snapped viciously sideways before crashing heavily into the wall.
¬In an instant, the home favourite's race was over, leaving Zandvoort stunned and bringing out the red flags in one of the defining moments of the afternoon.
The four-time world champion walked free from the accident, telling his team: "I'm OK" on the radio.
Starting from seventh on the grid, Verstappen lost control of his car on a corner, smashed into the wall and careered across the track, with Alpine's Pierre Gasly having to take evasive action.