Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is usually the coolest customer around - but on Sunday he was left rocked.

Preparing for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, the Dutchman, in classic style spent his time with his pals playing iRacing.

After all, who needs to practice when you're on the road to becoming the most dominant champion in the series' long history.

And letting his hair down with pals Luke Crane, Enzo Bonito, Chris Lulham, and Gustavo Ariel, the Red Bull sensation looked to be having the time of his life.

That was until one hour and 20 minutes into the Team Redline Twitch stream where one race nearly took a turn for the worse.

Verstappen has barely been in a battle for top spot in two years so when an almight collision unfolded in front of him, you can forgive him for being a touch rusty.

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However, showcasing what makes him F1's best driver right now, the 26-year-old some how managed to weave through flipping and skidding cars and emerge unscathed on the other side.

And Verstappen's face was an absolute picture as he went through a range of emotions as cars crashed around him.

As the crash unfolded, he exclaimed: "There's already bodywork!"

He then let out another yelp as cars flew over his own before adding: "What? Oh my God. You should have seen me! We need a replay. This is insane.

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"I don't know how I survived. That was unbelievable."

Upon watching back the crash he reiterated: "I don't know how I survived."

Verstappen will be hoping for a far less eventful race when he gets to Melbourne.

After two consecutive wins where he led the field by a considerable distance, this is shaping up to be his easiest title ever.