P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Japanese driver will start the Las Vegas Grand Prix from the pit lane
Red Bull made the decision to have Yuki Tsunoda start from the pit lane at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Tsunoda had a challenging qualifying session, finishing 19th in difficult wet conditions at the Las Vegas Street Circuit.
Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari was only slower than Tsunoda, marking his worst qualifying session in Formula 1 solely based on speed.
To support Tsunoda, he was provided with a new power unit for the 50-lap race, including several key components exceeding the season’s limits.
The RB21 car now features a sixth internal combustion engine, turbocharger, MGU-H, MGU-K, and a new exhaust system, incurring additional penalties for the team and driver.
This marks Tsunoda’s ninth penalty of the season, far surpassing the allowed number, as he aims to make up ground in the race from a challenging starting position.
It remains to be seen how Tsunoda will navigate this setback and what kind of performance he can deliver from the back of the grid.
