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Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda has been fined €40,000 after he referred to as a fellow Method One driver “f****** retarded” in qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix.
Tsunoda, who competes for Crimson Bull’s junior workforce, RB, took intention at Sauber’s Zhou Guanyu over the radio after he believed he was obstructed within the pit-lane.
“These guys are f****** retarded,” he yelled.
Tsunoda, 24, was hauled earlier than the stewards who slapped him with a 40,000 EUR (£33,901) advantageous – with half of the sanction suspended till the rest of the season.
An announcement from Method One’s governing FIA learn: “He contended that his understanding of the phrases was completely different, however acknowledged that this shouldn’t be thought of as an excuse for what he did.”
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George Russell fancies getting a on the rostrum as we speak. It’s a scorching day in Austria which is able to make issues rather less enjoyable for the drivers.
Preamble
Max Verstappen in on pole so, in concept, every little thing is correctly. There are, nonetheless, a couple of difficulty swirling across the Crimson Bull storage. Papa Verstappen and Christian Horner don’t see eye-to-eye for the time being, making the backdrop to this grand prix extra enjoyable. Naturally, Verstappen will most likely win this race and one other title this season however that may solely be a part of the story.
The beginning grid:
1 Max Verstappen (Crimson Bull)
2 Lando Norris (McLaren)
3 George Russell (Mercedes)
4 Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
5 Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
6 Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
7 Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
8 Sergio Perez (Crimson Bull)
9 Nico Hulkenberg (Haas)
10 Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
11 Daniel Ricciardo (RB)
12 Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
13 Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
14 Yuki Tsunoda (RB)
15 Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
16 Alex Albon (Williams)
17 Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
18 Valtteri Bottas (Sauber)
19 Logan Sergeant (Williams)
20 Zhou Guanyu (Sauber)
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