Why Was Yuki Tsunoda Given A 10-Place Grid Penalty For The Canadian GP?
- Yuki Tsunoda received a 10-place grid penalty for overtaking Oscar Piastri under red flags during Friday's practice at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.
- The penalty followed Piastri crashing at Turn 14, damaging his car and causing a red flag, which Tsunoda violated by passing while the session was stopped.
- Because Tsunoda qualified 11th, the 10-place drop relegated him to the back of the grid, and he also received two penalty points on his racing license.
- Isack Hadjar received a three-place grid drop for obstructing Carlos Sainz during qualifying, a situation that arose due to a miscommunication from his team regarding Sainz’s lap status.
- These penalties highlight strict steward enforcement of regulations at the Canadian Grand Prix and present significant challenges for both Tsunoda and Hadjar in race starting positions.
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Tsunoda Frustrated with 10-Place Grid Penalty at Canadian GP
Yuki Tsunoda expressed his frustration over a 10-place grid penalty received at the Canadian Grand Prix for overtaking under a red flag. The Red Bull driver passed Oscar Piastri's damaged McLaren during a red flag period in FP3, an action deemed unjustifiable by the stewards. Despite being wary of debris, Tsunoda was shocked by the penalty, arguing he was taking necessary precautions to avoid danger. Following Qualifying, he stated, "I don't kno…
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