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Yuki Tsunoda will start the 2025 F1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix from the pit lane after his heavy impact with the barriers on Saturday.
Yuki Tsunoda will start the 2025 Formula 1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix from the pit lane due to his heavy impact with the barriers during qualifying. His Red Bull car was wrecked when he lost control at Imola’s Variante Villeneuve. Following a spectacular crash into the barriers, the team had to replace multiple parts for Sunday’s race. The FIA confirmed that Tsunoda’s car needed multiple component replacements, leading to the pit-lane start as per regulations. Although initially set to start in the 20th position, Tsunoda faces a tough challenge to gain positions on the narrow and old-school Imola circuit. The Japanese driver expressed feeling “ashamed” after his crash in the F1 qualifying session at Imola.
