Horrific Crash As Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull Flips In Imola F1 Qualifying

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Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda has been sent to the medical center for precautionary checks after a horrific crash during qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

The Japanese driver clipped the kerb and lost control of the rear of the RB21. Momentum carried it sideways before he hit the barriers and flipped upside down. Thankfully, the car landed the right way up and Tsunoda was able to exit the car unassisted and walk away from the crash.

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Red Flag ?

A very nasty off for Yuki at the Villeneuve chicane.

Thankfully he's out of the car and in the Medical Car.#F1 || #ImolaGP ??
— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) May 17, 2025

The medical car was immediately deployed as it was registered as such a big crash and the session was red-flagged with 12:13 left on the clock.

The fact Tsunoda was able to walk away from the crash was a testament to the safety features, including the halo and the catch fencing. Sky Sports analyst Anthony Davidson commented:

Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the garage during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari on May 15, 2025... Mark Thompson/Getty Images

"That is a huge off. Everything has done its job - the catch fencing, the run-off area, the Halo, the helmet itself. Wow."

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 session will resume and Tsunoda will start the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from 20th on the grid, unless Red Bull's repairs of the RB21 means he has to start the race from the pit lane.

2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix: Qualifying Results

1. Oscar Piastri, McLaren
2. Max Verstappen, Red Bull
3. George Russell, Mercedes
4. Lando Norris, McLaren
5. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
6. Carlos Sainz, Williams
7. Alex Albon, Williams
8. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
9. Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls
10. Pierre Gasly, Alpine
11. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
12. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
13. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
14. Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber
15. Franco Colapinto, Alpine
16. Liam Lawson, Red Bull
17. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber
18. Esteban Ocon, Haas
19. Oliver Bearman, Haas
20. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull - No Time