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Yuki Tsunoda’s tricky start to life at Red Bull Racing has been made even worse by a 10-place grid penalty at Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix.
Yuki Tsunoda received a 10-place grid penalty at the Canadian Grand Prix for overtaking under the red flag during final practice, adding to the challenges he has faced at Red Bull Racing. The incident occurred when Oscar Piastri hit the barrier, causing the red flag to be flown. Despite Tsunoda’s explanation that he was concerned about debris and overtook Piastri at a safe distance, the stewards deemed it unjustifiable and imposed the penalty. In a similar situation, Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto was investigated for overtaking under the red flag as well, but he was cleared of any wrongdoing by the stewards due to the circumstances and his actions to avoid the incident. The stringent enforcement of rules regarding red flag infringements highlights the importance of safety and adherence to regulations in Formula 1 races.
