Overview
- Yuki Tsunoda crashed in FP2 at the Saudi Arabian GP after misjudging the final corner, clipping the inside wall and damaging his car's track rod.
- Tsunoda emerged unhurt and immediately apologized to his Red Bull team for the substantial overnight repair work required.
- Before the crash, Tsunoda delivered a strong performance, setting the sixth-fastest time, just four tenths behind teammate Max Verstappen and seven tenths off session leader Lando Norris.
- Red Bull team principal Christian Horner commended Tsunoda's progress, noting his increasing confidence and solid performance prior to the mistake.
- Red Bull's conservative engine modes during Friday sessions suggest the team's pace may improve further as the weekend progresses.