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Yuki Tsunoda has described a United States border control situation that almost saw him prevented from re-entering the country ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Yuki Tsunoda recently shared that he faced difficulties at the United States border control before the Las Vegas Grand Prix, almost being denied entry. Despite having raced in Miami and Austin earlier this season, he was questioned extensively and nearly sent back home. Tsunoda mentioned that after several discussions, he was eventually permitted to enter the country. The RB driver expressed confusion over the situation as he holds a valid visa and frequently travels to the US. He was held for two to three hours without being able to seek assistance from his team or support staff. Tsunoda speculated that the customs officer might have doubted his profession as an F1 driver, especially since he was dressed in pajamas during the encounter. Despite the uncomfortable experience, he ultimately managed to navigate through the situation and enter smoothly.
