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Yuki Tsunoda has revealed the reasoning behind his tactics at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP that resulted in a five-second penalty for the Red Bull driver.
Yuki Tsunoda explained his tactics during the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that led to a five-second penalty for him as a Red Bull driver.
Assigned to keep Lando Norris behind after his first pitstop, Tsunoda received the penalty for attempting to block Norris down the back straight instead of slowing him through the final section.
Tsunoda voiced his dissatisfaction with the penalty and expressed a need to review the incident to determine its merit, as it significantly impacted his race performance.
The Red Bull driver revealed his radio message stress and decision to defend robustly against Norris, acknowledging the difficulty caused by the McLaren’s closing speed.
Despite considering the penalty harsh, Tsunoda acknowledged feeling slower towards the end of his time at Red Bull and reflected on challenges beyond his control affecting his performance.
In discussing his approach and the penalty received at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Tsunoda emphasized his determination to defend his position but acknowledged the outcome and its impact on his race.
