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Yuki Tsunoda crashed out on the first lap of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after contact with Pierre Gasly.
Christian Horner expressed his frustration about Yuki Tsunoda’s crash on the first lap at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, considering it “annoying” despite Tsunoda’s initial progress from eighth on the grid. Tsunoda and Pierre Gasly collided at Turn 4, leading to Gasly’s immediate retirement due to severe damage at the rear of his car, while Tsunoda managed to return to the pits for car inspection. The decision was later made to retire Tsunoda’s car, adding only two points to his record since joining Red Bull, although Horner noted a potential for a strong result from Tsunoda’s weekend. Horner acknowledged Tsunoda’s qualifying performance and the missed opportunity to start sixth on the grid, highlighting the close margin in Q3’s lap time comparison with other drivers. Despite the disappointment, both drivers agreed it was a racing incident during the stewards’ meeting, and Horner believed Tsunoda could have contended for valuable points without the crash.
