Yuki Tsunoda has been handed a 10-place grid penalty for overtaking under red flag conditions during FP3 at the 2025 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix.
The Red Bull driver passed the damaged McLaren of Oscar Piastri as he limped back to the pits following his collision with the Wall of Champions.
As per the regulations, the race stewards decided it was worthy of punishment and the Japanese racing driver will now start 10 places back from where he qualifies.
A statement from the FIA read: “A red flag was displayed when Car 22 was at turn 6. Car 22 reduced speed at that point. After turn 12, Car 22 was approaching Car 81 on the back straight. The driver of Car 22 said that he saw Car 81 travelling slowly on the left side of the track with obvious damage.
“He said that he was worried that he might be struck by debris from Car 81 and decided to overtake.
“Telemtry showed that Car 81 was travelling at 86kph when Car 22 overtook at a speed of 171kph.
“Having considered the matter extensively, the Stewards determined that while Car 81 had an obvious problem, it was not travelling at such a speed that it prevented Car 22
from following it at a safe distance.
“The circumstances were such that there was no justifiable reason for the driver of Car 22 to have overtaken Car 81”.
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