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Yuki Tsunoda accused Liam Lawson of deliberately impeding his flying laps in qualifying as he was eliminated in Q2 at the F1 United States GP.
Yuki Tsunoda has accused Liam Lawson of intentionally obstructing him during qualifying, leading to his elimination in Q2 at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. Despite missing out on a spot in Q3, Lawson secured 12th place on the grid, while Tsunoda ended up in 13th with Max Verstappen on pole. Tsunoda expressed his frustration with the incident, alleging that Lawson’s actions disrupted his pace and chances of progressing to Q3. While hesitant to directly claim deliberate interference, Tsunoda highlighted previous instances where he felt Lawson had impeded him during races. Red Bull strategically sent Tsunoda out early in the Sprint Qualifying to avoid elimination risks, allowing him to make up positions and score points in the race after a difficult weekend in Singapore. Tsunoda acknowledged the importance of taking calculated risks and gaining confidence from his performance despite the challenges faced during the event.
