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Tsunoda’s Qualifying Nightmare: Unraveling the Shocking Downfall at Japanese Grand Prix

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
April 5, 2025
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Tsunoda’s Qualifying Nightmare: Unraveling the Shocking Downfall at Japanese Grand Prix

SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 05: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 05, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504050126 // Usage for editorial use only //

Yuki Tsunoda’s Nightmare Qualifying Debut Unveiled

The anticipation was high for Yuki Tsunoda’s debut with Red Bull Racing, but what was expected to be a stellar performance turned into a nightmare during qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix. Tsunoda’s journey from shining in practice sessions to a disappointing Q2 left fans and experts puzzled.

Initially showing promise by matching Max Verstappen’s pace in Q1, Tsunoda’s chances seemed bright. However, a series of misfortunes plagued his Q2 performance. Running with more rear wing than his teammate, his first lap in Q2 already put him far behind, a whopping 0.652s off Verstappen.

The critical moment came during his second run in Q2 when a shaky start at the chicane led to a destabilizing snap in Turn 2, costing him valuable time. Despite improving slightly from his first run, Tsunoda fell short by just over two tenths from reaching Q3, a disappointing outcome considering his potential for a top 10 finish.

Tsunoda’s debut with Red Bull Racing took an unexpected turn, raising questions about his ability to perform under pressure on the big stage. As the dust settles from the Japanese Grand Prix qualifying, all eyes are on Tsunoda’s next move and how he plans to bounce back from this setback.

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