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RB driver Yuki Tsunoda blamed Kevin Magnussen for the “frustrating” incident that caused his premature retirement from Formula 1’s Chinese
Tsunoda expressed disappointment over missing out on a potential point-scoring opportunity due to Magnussen causing race-ending damage with a touch on Lap 27. The collision occurred when Magnussen attempted a late maneuver on Tsunoda’s inside but made contact, resulting in a 10-second time penalty for Magnussen. Tsunoda firmly held Magnussen accountable for the incident, emphasizing the lack of space to avoid the collision. Despite progressing well after the restart, Tsunoda felt frustrated by how the race concluded, mentioning the overall pace did not meet expectations. Magnussen, who also suffered a puncture, managed to finish 16th, acknowledging it was not their team’s best day. Tsunoda’s debut at the Shanghai International Circuit was marred by the incident, as he struggled to match his teammate’s performance and faced challenges throughout the weekend. RB Team Principal Laurent Mekies recognized the difficulties faced by Tsunoda during the race weekend, attributing part of it to the challenges of driving during a Sprint event.
