The Red Bull Racing driver found himself into the barrier going through the turn 6. [Credits: X/ Formula 1]

F1 Qualifying Today- Horrific Crash for Yuki Tsunoda Interrupts Imola GP Qualifying!

Crash for Yuki Tsunoda at Imola GP Qualifying

The Red Bull Racing driver found himself into the barrier going through the turn 6. [Credits: X/ Formula 1]

The Imola Grand Prix Qualifying is underway today at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari. But, in an unfortunate turn of events, F1 witnessed a big incident on track. Yuki Tsunoda was onwards for a flying lap during the qualifying session. However, he spun out his car and got himself into the barrier. The impact was powerful enough to completely destroy his car.

Yuki Tsunoda and Red Bull Racing have slowly started getting better this season. However, this new crash puts them on the backfoot. The Japanese driver was headed to the medical center after his huge shunt.

Grateful to see Yuki Tsunoda walk away from this enormous shunt in Q1#F1 #ImolaGP pic.twitter.com/hsviPlI66P
— Formula 1 (@F1) May 17, 2025

The newest accident at Imola underlines the dangerous nature of the track. Imola is a tricky track with many high speed corners. However, even the veteran drivers have found themselves into the wall if they miss the perfect racing line or braking point by slightest margins. Tsunoda’s crash put a complete stop to qualifying session for one hour.

What Happened to Yuki Tsunoda?

Yuki Tsunoda was driving his RB21 to get the most speed out of the qualifying session. He was not at all quick the entire weekend. The pressure seems to have took over Tsunoda. As he drove through the Turn-6, he was slightly faster than expected for the Villenueve Chicane.

Yuki Tsunoda’s car hit the gravel and immediately spun out. However, the incoming the speed of the car was too fast for the gravel to stop. Due to the inertia he has, coming into the corner, Tsunoda flipped his car.

Yuki Tsunoda’s car underwent a barrell roll and lodged itself straight into the wall. Thankfully, the crash did not hurt Tsunoda. Yuki Tsunoda was seen walking out of the car without any aid. He was then taken to the medical center for further examination and first aid.

Drivers checking in on Yuki after his Q1 crash#F1 #ImolaGP pic.twitter.com/jaTd8UB5Wd
— Formula 1 (@F1) May 17, 2025

Yuki Tsunoda’s crash was enough to remind the paddock of the countless accidents at Imola. The track is very infamous in Formula 1 due to its tragedies. The drivers were checking in on the team radio to determine Tsunoda’s condition. They were obviously in shock and were hoping for the best for their fellow driver.

This new accident also spells bad news for the Imola GP. The track is not in the good books of Formula 1. There were talks about the removal of Imola GP from F1 calendar next year. Although, one crash definitely doesn’t determine the future, it will still affect the evaluation of the track for a contract extension.

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