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The Japanese Racing Bulls driver took a big risk in the GP when, at the exit of the pit lane, he hit a speed limit sign. He made an inelegant comment live.
Yuki Tsunoda he finished the Las Vegas Grand Prix in 9th place. The Japanese driver ran a good race, both maintaining his position at the start and managing his Racing Bulls in the best possible way, bringing it to the points without making any particular errors. One, however, risked being fatal due to the small accident which, fortunately for him and the Team, had no negative consequences: a lack of attention which caused him great fear and an emotional, ‘gut’ reaction, as a side effect of the mess he was about to make. He even reiterated it on live TV, causing moments of great embarrassment – underlined by the journalist’s expression and laughter – and then apologizing for the excessive frankness with which he described the situation in which he found himself.
The story of the small accident: “I pissed myself”
What happened? During the first stop there was a moment of fear: at the exit of the pit lane, the Japanese driver crashed into a sign indicating the speed limits. He hit him squarely with his left front wheel and threw him into the air but the car suffered no damage, allowing him to continue the race and keep ahead of Sergio Perez’s (tenth) attacks. “What happened at that moment?”the TV host asked him at the end of the stage in Nevada. Tsunoda’s response was as sincere as it was disconcerting: “Oh… yes… I hit the marker and the car almost seemed to lift and I almost hit the wall“. For a few moments he is silent, brooding, then lets it slip “I pissed myself! Sorry…”causing the host to laugh.
Jokes aside, once the obstacle was overcome, the Racing Bulls driver commented on the performance shown in Las Vegas. Overall it was positive: “It wasn’t an easy race – he added – but the whole team made progress during this last weekend. On the one hand I’m happy because I gained points, on the other a little less because we lost some in the Constructors’ Championship There are still two Grand Prix to go, now I’m thinking about the next round in Qatar.”.
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Upon arriving in Las Vegas he risked being sent home
Thus ended Tsunoda’s bittersweet experience in Nevada, especially considering how it had begun… with the risk of even being sent home due to a bureaucratic problem upon arrival at the airport. Customs officers interrogated him for a long time and detained him in immigration offices because they did not believe his identity. Perhaps, due to the clothing he wore: “I had a pajama suit”the Japanese explained three hours after he managed to convince the border officials to let him go. “They almost rejected me”.
**Given Yuki Tsunoda’s candid reaction to his pit lane incident, do you think this openness is beneficial or detrimental to his image as a professional driver? **
## Interview: Yuki Tsunoda’s Las Vegas Adventure
**Introduction:** Welcome back to World-Today-News! Today we’ll be diving into the exciting and at times, unprofessional, experiences of Japanese F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda during the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Joining us are motorsport expert Sarah Evans and former F1 driver David Carter. Welcome both!
**(Part 1: The Pit Lane Incident)**
* **Sarah:** Yuki Tsunoda is known for his aggressive driving style, but his near miss with a speed limit sign during the pit stop was unexpected. David, what are your thoughts on this incident, particularly his reaction during the post-race interview?
* **David:** It was certainly a close call! Tsunoda’s honesty about being startled and admitting to, um, losing control of his bladder, was refreshing. However, it also raises questions about driver composure and professionalism under pressure.
* **Sarah:** Tsunoda’s candidness created a buzz online. Some found it humorous while others felt it was inappropriate for a professional sport. What’s your take on this?
**(Part 2: Performance and Points)**
* **David:** Despite the pit lane scare, Tsunoda secured ninth place, adding valuable points to the team. Let’s talk about his overall performance during the race.
What challenges did he face, and how did he overcome them?
* **Sarah:** Tsunoda mentioned pushing hard to maintain his position against strong competition from drivers like Sergio Perez. Which aspects of his driving impressed you?
**(Part 3: Arrival and Immigration)**
* **David:** Before the race, Tsunoda even faced bureaucratic hurdles at the Las Vegas airport, almost being denied entry.
Did his clothing choice play a role, and what does this tell us about traveling with international racing teams?
* **Sarah:** This incident highlights the unexpected challenges athletes might encounter when travelling for competitions. What advice would you offer young drivers preparing to compete abroad?
**(Conclusion)**
* **David:** Yuki Tsunoda’competed with both skillful maneuvers and humorous, perhaps regrettable, moments. His Las Vegas experience was far from ordinary!
* **Sarah:** This interview certainly gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of a young F1 driver, both on and off the track. Thank you both for your insightful contributions!
