Tsunoda Crash Halts Saudi GP Practice, Red Bull Impact

Yuki Tsunoda crashed during the second practice session of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after breaking his front left suspension by clipping the inside wall at the final corner and hitting the exit barrier, which triggered a red flag with under ten minutes remaining. Tsunoda, who was running sixth fastest at the time, confirmed he was unhurt and apologized to Red Bull, admitting driver error. The crash scattered debris and required significant repairs to his car, while also curtailing his long-run simulation. Both Tsunoda and Verstappen were running conservative engine modes, indicating Red Bull may have more pace for the race weekend. The session briefly resumed, with Lando Norris setting the fastest time. The incident overshadowed McLaren's one-two result and valuable preparation for qualifying and the race.