BREAKING: FIA Announces Penalty Verdict for Red Bull’s Star at Miami GP Following…read more
BREAKING: FIA Announces Penalty Verdict for Red Bull’s Star at Miami GP Following…read more
Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda has been handed a five-second time penalty by the FIA following a pit lane infringement during a dramatic Miami Grand Prix. The penalty came after stewards noted the Japanese driver had exceeded the pit lane speed limit during his stop, leading to a swift investigation and verdict.
The incident occurred midway through the race when Tsunoda entered the pits for a scheduled stop. According to the stewards’ report, the 23-year-old was clocked at 85.6 km/h, surpassing the standard 80 km/h limit enforced at most Grand Prix circuits. The FIA’s sporting regulations maintain strict pit lane speed limits for safety reasons, with violations penalized to ensure consistency and protect team personnel.
Tsunoda’s transgression resulted in a five-second time penalty, a routine punishment for such breaches. Because he had already completed his final stop, the time was added to his total race time after the checkered flag. Despite this, the Red Bull driver was able to cling to 10th place, finishing just 0.168 seconds ahead of Isack Hadjar, who was pushing hard in the final laps to capitalize on Tsunoda’s penalty.
The single point awarded for 10th place marked a small but important result for Tsunoda, ending a two-race scoreless streak and helping maintain Red Bull’s momentum in the Constructors’ Championship. His performance was a mix of determination and frustration—while he showed pace and consistency throughout the race, the penalty could have cost him dearly in a tightly packed midfield battle.
The Miami Grand Prix itself was filled with incidents, including multiple retirements and virtual safety car deployments, making track position and strategy even more critical. Tsunoda had been running a strong race and had briefly found himself on the cusp of the top 8 before the penalty was issued.
With six rounds completed in the 2025 F1 season, Tsunoda sits mid-pack in the Drivers’ Championship standings, continuing to show flashes of the talent that Red Bull sees in him. However, discipline and execution—both in and out of the pits—will be key as the season progresses.
The FIA’s firm and prompt decision once again highlights the governing body’s commitment to maintaining safety and fairness throughout the sport. As Formula 1 heads next to Imola for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, teams and drivers will be keenly aware of how even small infractions can carry significant consequences.
