(Video) Yuki Tsunoda bins it into the wall and gets knocked out from Qualifying at Mexican GP
Yuki Tsunoda crashed during the Q2 qualifying session of the Mexican GP and will start the main race from P11 on Sunday.
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Yuki Tsunoda had put forth one of the most consistent performances in the 2024 season at RB. Despite Tsunoda’s positive-looking performance, he hasn’t been considered for a move up the Red Bull chain yet. However, the Japanese must keep up with good results to move up the chain. The Mexican GP Qualifying saw a disappointing end for the 23-year-old’s ambitions of maximizing performance over the weekend.
Despite the rollercoaster performance from Yuki Tsunoda‘s teammate, he consistently scored good points. However, Tsunoda crashed during the final fast lap of the Q2 qualifying session of the Mexican GP. The Japanese driver suffered from the crash heading into Turn 12 of the circuit and immediately red-flagged the session. As a result, even Liam Lawson faces a Q2 elimination for the Mexican GP.
Yuki Tsunoda put forth a decent performance during the initial practice sessions of the Mexican weekend. Moreover, Tsunoda’s rumors of testing with Red Bull after the season end might be under question after the crash. The Japanese driver still achieved a P11 start for the Mexican GP if the chassis is repaired in time by the crew.
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Yuki Tsunoda was thankfully unhurt from the major crash
The crash during the final stages of the Q2 seemed serious as the team was more concerned with Yuki Tsunoda’s safety. Tsunoda’s race engineer immediately questioned the driver’s well-being following the incident. The Japanese driver took to the radio and noted that he was all right. Moreover, the 23-year-old also apologized for crashing the chassis at such an important stage.
Yeah (I’m okay)…. Sorry guys.
Yuki Tsunoda said on the team radio
Yuki Tsunoda still remains one of the better contenders for Sergio Perez‘s seat at Red Bull in the coming season. Perez’s Q1 elimination has further strengthened Tsunoda’s chances of acquiring a seat at Milton Keynes in the coming season. Regardless, the Japanese will have to work hard to move up the pecking order and out-score his in-form teammate Liam Lawson.
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