Tsunoda isolates himself following F1 incident in Mexico

Yuki Tsunoda’s Frustration: A Hard Pill to Swallow

In the world of Formula 1, every race is an opportunity for drivers to prove their skills and deliver results for their teams. However, sometimes things don’t go according to plan, leading to frustration and self-reflection.

This was the case for Yuki Tsunoda after a disappointing incident during the Mexican Grand Prix. The AlphaTauri rookie had been having a solid race until he attempted a daring overtake on Oscar Piastri’s McLaren.

On lap 49 of 71, Tsunoda used the aid of DRS (Drag Reduction System) to make his move into Turn 1. Unfortunately, as he maneuvered around the outside, his right-rear wheel made contact with Piastri’s front left, resulting in a spin that dropped him down to 16th place.

Tsunoda eventually finished in 12th place but couldn’t shake off his frustration. In fact, it weighed so heavily on him that he chose to isolate himself in his Mexico City hotel room instead of enjoying what should have been a celebratory weekend.