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Yuki Tsunoda hit with F1 embarrassment after breaking down BEFORE Mexican GP
Yuki Tsunoda faced a bitter disappointment at the Mexican Grand Prix when his show run in the iconic Honda RA272 came to an abrupt halt on track. The Red Bull star honored engine partner Honda in their final Mexican GP by driving the classic car from the manufacturer’s F1 history, painted in a classy all-white livery with a red circle representing the Japanese flag. Though Tsunoda’s drive was short-lived, the V12 engine’s roar echoed through the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, delighting fans in the grandstands. The breakdown, a common occurrence for vintage F1 cars, did not overshadow the significance of the moment for Tsunoda at the Mexican circuit. The Honda RA272, which secured Honda’s first F1 victory in 1965, marked a significant milestone in the brand’s racing history, paving the way for future success in Formula 1 with drivers like Ayrton Senna and current star Max Verstappen.
