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Yuki Tsunoda has slammed his 10-place grid penalty for Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix as “ridiculous”, after being punished for overtaking Oscar Piastri under red flag conditions in practice
Yuki Tsunoda expressed his frustration over the 10-place grid penalty he received for the Canadian Grand Prix in Formula 1, deeming it “ridiculous” after overtaking Oscar Piastri under red flag conditions during practice.
He was penalized by the stewards for passing Piastri following the McLaren’s incident in FP3, leading to a qualifying summons and the eventual drop to the back of the grid.
Although Tsunoda acknowledges overtaking Piastri, he argued it was necessary due to debris and Piastri’s damaged car, stating that waiting behind him posed a safety risk.
Despite the setback, Tsunoda was disappointed as the penalty nullified what was shaping up to be a positive performance day with Red Bull’s upgrades.
He ultimately accepted the penalty, acknowledging the need to regain lost positions and make the most out of the challenging grid start.
