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Red Bull F1 Blunder: Yuki Tsunoda’s Strategy Catastrophe at Belgian Grand Prix

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
July 29, 2025
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Red Bull F1 Blunder: Yuki Tsunoda’s Strategy Catastrophe at Belgian Grand Prix

SPA, BELGIUM - JULY 27: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing with Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 27, 2025 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202507271780 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull’s Blunder Costs Yuki Tsunoda Victory in F1 Belgian Grand Prix

In a heart-wrenching turn of events at the F1 Belgian Grand Prix, Red Bull’s misstep robbed Yuki Tsunoda of a well-deserved victory on the track. Despite qualifying an impressive seventh after receiving the latest-spec floor on his Red Bull RB21, Tsunoda’s race took a disastrous turn due to a strategic error by the team.

The Japanese driver, who was basking in the glory of his Q3 appearance for the first time in over two months, saw his fortunes plummet as he pitted for slick tires a lap later than his teammate Max Verstappen. This ill-timed pit stop cost Tsunoda crucial track position, trapping him behind Pierre Gasly’s Alpine and thwarting his chances of making a comeback.

Red Bull’s new team principal, Laurent Mekies, didn’t mince words and owned up to the blunder, admitting, “It was our mistake.” The decision to pit Tsunoda a lap too late proved to be costly, as he lost several positions and missed out on valuable points.

Even Red Bull’s driver advisor, Helmut Marko, acknowledged the miscommunication within the team, highlighting Tsunoda’s struggles on the track by stating that “speed was also not good.” The strategic miscalculation not only hampered Tsunoda’s race but also dashed his hopes of a strong finish in the Grand Prix.

Moreover, the timing of the floor upgrade added another layer of complexity to Red Bull’s race weekend. Despite the upgrade providing improved grip levels and stability to Tsunoda, the last-minute installation between the sprint race and qualifying posed challenges for the team.

Mekies shed light on the decision-making process behind the upgrade, emphasizing the meticulous planning required to integrate the latest specifications into the car. The tight timeline between the sprint race and qualifying meant that the team had to take a calculated risk, which unfortunately backfired during the race.

As fans and analysts dissect Red Bull’s strategic blunder at the Belgian Grand Prix, the spotlight remains on Yuki Tsunoda’s resilience and untapped potential on the track. Will Red Bull learn from this costly error, or is Tsunoda destined to face more setbacks in the races to come? Only time will tell in the high-octane world of Formula 1.

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