Tsunoda Gets Grid Penalty for Red Flag Overtake

Yuki Tsunoda has received a 10-place grid penalty for the Canadian Grand Prix after overtaking Oscar Piastri under red flag conditions during the final practice session. Piastri, who triggered the red flag by hitting the Wall of Champions, was moving slowly back to the pits with a puncture and suspension damage when Tsunoda overtook him at nearly double the speed. Tsunoda argued he was avoiding debris, but stewards found no justification, noting Piastri was traveling slow but safe enough to be followed. In addition to the grid penalty, Tsunoda received two penalty points on his superlicence, in line with penalties given for similar red flag violations in the past. Tsunoda called the penalty 'ridiculous' and expressed confusion about what was expected in such a situation. The incident extends Tsunoda's difficult start at Red Bull, where he has scored only four points.