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Danger! High Voltage: F1 fans STUNNED by Yuki Tsunoda post
Formula 1 fans were left stunned — and slightly amused — after Red Bull shared a post-race video of Yuki Tsunoda taking an ice bath in what appeared to be a risky setup following the Singapore Grand Prix. The footage, originally posted on TikTok and later shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), showed Tsunoda relaxing in an ice bath beside an electric power box marked with the large, unmistakable word “DANGER.”
The Singapore Grand Prix is notorious for its brutal conditions. With extreme heat and humidity pushing both man and machine to their limits, it’s often described as the most physically demanding race of the season. In fact, this year, the FIA officially classified the event as a “heat hazard” for the first time in Formula 1 history. As a result, drivers were given the option to wear cooling vests during the race to help regulate their body temperature.
However, the FIA also issued an interesting rule to ensure fairness. Drivers who chose not to wear the cooling vests were required to add 0.5 kilograms of ballast to their cars to prevent any performance advantage from weight reduction. While some drivers took the precautionary step of wearing the vests, others opted to go without. Tsunoda, however, found himself cooling down in a very different way after the race — in an ice bath positioned alarmingly close to an electrical panel.
The Red Bull TikTok post seemed harmless at first glance, showing the Japanese driver smiling as he soaked in icy water. But fans quickly noticed the “High Voltage” warning signs plastered on the nearby electrical box. What was meant to be a light-hearted moment quickly sparked (pun intended) a wave of comments online, with many jokingly expressing concern about Tsunoda’s safety and Red Bull’s “creative” approach to recovery methods.
One viral comment on X summed up the collective sentiment perfectly: “Red Bull is the type of team to put their driver in a bucket of water right next to a high voltage power outlet.” The remark was met with laughter across the platform, generating a storm of witty replies from fellow fans.
Another user wrote humorously, “Lowkey are Red Bull hiring a workplace safety officer because I need a job,” while one observer pointed out the multiple safety warnings on the electric box, quipping, “Even warnings in four different languages aren’t enough.”
The puns kept coming, with one particularly clever fan writing, “That ain’t Max Verstappen, that’s Max Voltage,” drawing laughs from across the F1 community. Another viewer noted, “The casual smile with the ‘DANGER’ sign behind him is class.”
Beyond the jokes, some fans used the opportunity to question Tsunoda’s future with Red Bull, as his performance this season has been under close scrutiny. Since being promoted to the main team earlier in the year, Tsunoda has endured a difficult campaign, earning just 18 points across 16 race weekends. In stark contrast, his teammate Max Verstappen has collected an impressive 236 points over the same period, underscoring the gulf in consistency and results.
One fan took the moment to merge humor with criticism, commenting, “They want him to conduct himself correctly,” in reference both to the electrical hazard and Tsunoda’s need to improve his on-track form.
Despite his struggles, Tsunoda has shown flashes of improvement in recent races. He has been edging closer to Verstappen’s qualifying pace and race rhythm, even if Singapore proved another tough outing for him. For the young Japanese driver, maintaining that progress will be key if he hopes to secure a new contract for the 2026 season.
While the ice bath incident may have “shocked” the internet, Tsunoda will be aiming to deliver a different kind of jolt — one that reignites his career at Red Bull. A new deal would certainly spark joy for the 24-year-old, but until then, fans will continue to watch both his driving and recovery methods with close attention.
Whether the viral video was an innocent moment or a cautionary tale in workplace safety, one thing is certain: Yuki Tsunoda managed to electrify social media without even starting his engine.
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