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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull apologise to Yuki Tsunoda for error that led to his SQ1 exit.
Yuki Tsunoda was disappointed to face an early elimination in the United States Grand Prix sprint race qualifying.
The Japanese driver, likely to lose his Red Bull seat for 2026, finished 18th after failing to start his final lap due to a late exit by the team.
Tsunoda expressed frustration at the lack of control over the situation, deeming the exit timing “shocking”.
Red Bull Racing Boss Laurent Mekies acknowledged the team’s error and issued an apology to Tsunoda.
Despite the setback, Max Verstappen secured pole position for the upcoming sprint race.
