P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Tsunoda almost collided with McLaren’s Norris ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Red Bull Racing’s driver, Yuki Tsunoda, received a post-race five-second time penalty for an unsafe release from the garage prior to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Tsunoda’s emergence in front of McLaren’s Lando Norris led to a potential collision as Norris had to brake abruptly to avoid contact. Despite the incident occurring before the race, the stewards felt it warranted a penalty. The decision was based on thorough review of video evidence, team radio communication, and driver testimonies. Tsunoda admitted fault for not heeding his team’s signal to stay in the garage and apologized for the oversight. The penalty imposed was in line with regulations for unsafe releases and did not include an additional penalty point due to the incident happening during the reconnaissance lap. Fans can stay up to date with the 2024 F1 calendar for all the upcoming races by downloading it to their smartphones or PCs for convenience.
