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Yuki Tsunoda Escapes Unhurt After Violent Crash in Imola Qualifying

The Red Bull driver’s Q1 crash caused significant car damage and session delays, marking a major setback in his debut season with the senior team.

Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 16, 2025 Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda during practice REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Red Bull Racing's Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda survived a high-speed crash in qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix at Imola
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Overview

  • Yuki Tsunoda crashed heavily during Q1 at Imola, losing control after hitting the apex kerb at the Villeneuve chicane.
  • The car spun into the tyre barrier with enough force to climb and roll over it, before coming to rest in the gravel.
  • Tsunoda emerged uninjured and was taken to the medical center for precautionary checks, which confirmed he was unharmed.
  • The crash caused extensive damage to the car, requiring a major rebuild by Red Bull ahead of the Grand Prix.
  • Qualifying was red-flagged to repair track safety features, with only 10 drivers setting lap times prior to the interruption.