Lando Norris and Yuki Tsunoda came dangerously close to colliding and disrupting both of their races.
Both drivers nearly crashed into each other in the pit lane. (images via IMAGO), The start of the 2024 season is just around the corner. The Red Bull drivers, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, demonstrated impressive performances during the practice sessions. Verstappen will begin the race from the pole position, with Perez alongside him on the front row. This makes the race crucial for Ferrari as they aim to solidify their lead over Mercedes in the constructors championship. However, amidst the race, Tsunoda’s actions almost caused an incident that would have sabotaged Norris’ race.
During the Formula 1 race start, Lando Norris had a nerve-racking encounter with Tsunoda’s car. Norris was exiting the pit lane ahead of the other drivers who were lining up on the grid. Unfortunately, Tsunoda’s VCARB 01 was released unsafely, and the two drivers narrowly avoided a collision.
“I almost crashed!” 💥😲A close moment in the pitlane between Lando and Yuki has been noted by Race Control 👇 pic.twitter.com/LrAeOljhcO
The stewards immediately took notice of the incident between the two drivers in the pit lane, which is currently under investigation. Norris communicated over the team radio about the near crash with Tsunoda even before the race had started. Fortunately, a collision was avoided, and both drivers proceeded towards the grid. However, an investigation will be carried out, and appropriate penalties will be imposed on the teams involved.
McLaren has displayed impressive performance during the opening race of the 2024 season in Bahrain. This has set the stage for an early competition between McLaren and Mercedes throughout the season. Norris also outperformed Perez and scored more points in the first race.
As a result, McLaren is optimistic about challenging Mercedes in the upcoming races. Mercedes, on the other hand, has encountered several issues in the initial two races. Hamilton’s seat came loose during one of the races, causing problems for him. Therefore, if McLaren continues to perform well and minimize mistakes, they have the potential to challenge both Mercedes and Ferrari. McLaren has already proven to be a strong contender against the Red Bulls at the front, and this season is expected to follow a similar trajectory for the team.