Overview
- Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies conceded the team set incorrect tyre pressures on Tsunoda’s car in Q1, describing it as a big mistake.
- The team then breached parc fermé to adjust set-up and fit a new power unit, which mandated a pit-lane start.
- Red Bull opted for an early stop to gain free air as a higher-risk strategy, but a Virtual Safety Car was triggered immediately after Tsunoda pitted.
- Tsunoda finished 14th on track, later classified 12th after both McLarens were disqualified, extending his scoreless run to three races and leaving him 17th in the standings.
- Tsunoda said his practice pace was strong and at times ahead of Max Verstappen’s, while separate reports suggest his seat security is in question with a possible Hadjar promotion.