Breaking:Red Bull issue Yuki Tsunoda health update after ma… read more
Red Bull issue Yuki Tsunoda health update after ma… read more
Red Bull have provided a health update on Yuki Tsunoda following a frightening crash during qualifying for the Imola Grand Prix. The Japanese driver lost control of his car at the Villeneuve chicane shortly after the Tamburello corner. The car spun out and flipped, eventually coming to a halt upside down against the barriers. The severity of the crash prompted an immediate red flag and caused concern throughout the paddock.
Despite the dramatic nature of the incident, Tsunoda was able to climb out of the car unassisted and made his way to the circuit’s medical centre. There, he underwent a series of precautionary medical examinations to assess whether he had sustained any injuries in the crash.
Following the checks, Red Bull issued a statement via social media platform X (formerly Twitter), assuring fans that the 25-year-old driver had been thoroughly examined and cleared. “Thankfully, Yuki has been checked and released from the medical centre after undergoing precautionary checks,” the team confirmed, easing fears about any lasting health concerns.
However, the crash had immediate consequences for Tsunoda’s weekend. He was unable to complete a timed lap in qualifying, meaning he will start Sunday’s race from the back of the grid. That leaves him with a significant challenge if he hopes to finish in the points, especially at a circuit like Imola where overtaking opportunities are notoriously limited.
Tsunoda’s season with Red Bull has been mixed so far. While the team has collected a total of 105 points in the 2025 campaign, Tsunoda has contributed only six of them, highlighting his struggle to consistently deliver top-tier results. The Imola crash marks another setback in his attempt to prove his value to the team and improve his position within the driver lineup.
Meanwhile, his teammate Max Verstappen enjoyed a much more successful qualifying session. The Dutch driver secured second place on the grid, narrowly missing out on pole position to Oscar Piastri. Verstappen’s strong performance puts him in prime position to challenge for victory on race day.
With overtaking being a significant challenge on the tight and twisty Imola circuit, Tsunoda’s task of moving up the field will be difficult. Cars tend to form long trains within DRS range, making it hard for drivers at the back to make meaningful progress without strategic brilliance or race-day incidents.
In the end, while Tsunoda walked away unharmed, his crash has made an already tough race weekend even harder. All eyes will be on him to see if he can bounce back during Sunday’s race.
