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Yuki Tsunoda will start from the pitlane for Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix because Red Bull has changed his chassis following his qualifying crash
Yuki Tsunoda will start from the pitlane for Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix due to Red Bull changing his chassis after his qualifying crash at Imola.
The Japanese driver damaged his RB21 in a crash at the second chicane during Q1, which left him at the back of the grid for the race.
The aggressive crash was caused by Tsunoda taking too much kerb at Turn 5 and losing control as his car bounced off the ground.
Tsunoda admitted his mistake and called it “really stupid” to push unnecessarily hard without understanding the car well.
Red Bull decided the car was too damaged for immediate repair, leading to a chassis change that necessitates a pitlane start due to F1’s parc ferme rules.
In addition to the chassis change, Red Bull installed a new power unit for Tsunoda, including various components within his normal allocation for the season.
