Yuki Tsunoda‘s return to the Red Bull team saw a dramatic moment when flames appeared from the engine cover of his car during a recent demonstration. The event took place at the Red Bull Showrun on Marina Boulevard in San Francisco, drawing an audience of over 40,000 attendees who witnessed the startling scene firsthand. This incident underscores the unpredictable nature of motorsport even during exhibition runs.
Additional Incidents Highlight a Costly Day for Red Bull
The day was costly for Red Bull beyond Tsunoda’s fiery mishap. Scott Speed, driving the other RB7, experienced a crash after attempting a flick spin, which resulted in his car crashing nose-first into a plastic barrier and damaging the front wing. Both Red Bull cars involved are identified as the same vehicles used during last year’s Adelaide Grand Final and later in testing at The Bend by drivers Broc Feeney and Will Brown.
Event Features Ford Vehicles and Large Crowd
The showcase not only featured Red Bull cars but also included several vehicles from Ford’s lineup, such as the Dakar Raptor, Mustang GT3, and the F-150 Lightning Super Truck. The event attracted a large crowd eager to see high-performance vehicles in action on San Francisco’s Marina Boulevard.
Yuki Tsunoda’s Current Standing within Red Bull
This year, Tsunoda has stepped into a reserve driver role with the Red Bull team after being replaced by Isack Hadjar, who progressed from the sister Racing Bulls team. While there had been speculation that Tsunoda might continue racing with Racing Bulls, that position was ultimately given to Arvid Lindblad, reflecting a reshuffling within Red Bull’s junior driver lineup.
“It was an expensive day for Red Bull on the whole. During the same demonstration, Scott Speed crashed the other RB7.”
– Scott Speed, Driver
