More fuel to the fire for Tsunoda after yet another disastrous Qualifying

Updated: 18:38, 25 Jul 2025

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Yuki Tsunoda will have to appear before the stewards in Belgium for an alleged impeding incident involving Pierre Gasly during sprint qualifying.

There seems to be no respite for Yuki Tsunoda. The Japanese driver not only suffered yet another tough Q2 elimination, finishing even behind both Racing Bulls, but the bad news didn’t end there.

Yuki will, in fact, have to appear before the stewards at Spa-Francorchamps at 5:45 p.m. local time for an alleged impeding incident involving Pierre Gasly at Turn 17 during sprint qualifying.

The Japanese driver, barring any further penalties, will start tomorrow from 12th on the grid—once again miles away from a Max Verstappen who once again made the difference by securing second place.

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