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Tsunoda apologetic but handed big fine for offensive radio comment

©RB Michael Delaney 29/06/2024 at 22:0329/06/2024 at 23:04 RB driver Yuki Tsunoda has been hit with a 40,000 euro fine by the FIA for using offensive language during qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix. The incident occurred towards the end of Q1 when Tsunoda was overtaken by Sauber’s Zhou Guanyu in the pitlane. Frustrated by the Chinese driver’s maneuver, Tsunoda told his RB race engineer over the radio: “These guys are f***ing retarded”. The derogatory remark was inevitably brought to the attention of the FIA stewards who reviewed the incident and deemed Tsunoda's comments a violation of the International Sporting Code, which prohibits offensive and inappropriate language....
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