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Yuki Tsunoda says he didn’t deserve the “ridiculous” 10-place grid penalty issued for overtaking under red flag conditions in FP3 at the F1 Canadian GP.
Yuki Tsunoda expressed his disagreement with the 10-place grid penalty he received for overtaking under red flag conditions during FP3 at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. He argued that the circumstances justified his move and that it was necessary to avoid potential debris from the damaged car ahead of him.
Despite Tsunoda’s perspective, the stewards did not find any mitigating circumstances and upheld the penalty. Tsunoda, frustrated with the decision, labeled it as “ridiculous” and believed it was undeserved.
The penalty meant that Tsunoda would start from the back of the grid, continuing a challenging weekend where he struggled to match the performance of his teammate, Max Verstappen. His difficulties were compounded by a brake issue during FP3, which further dented his confidence in the car.
Tsunoda’s disappointment was evident as he lamented the struggle to adapt to the RB21 and the missed opportunity to build confidence on the demanding Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Despite his experience in lower grid positions, Tsunoda remains determined to improve and make progress in future races.
