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Yuki Tsunoda hailed RB’s turnaround as he secured his highest-ever starting position in F1 with third place during a wet qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Yuki Tsunoda managed to overcome five red flag interruptions during a hectic morning in Brazil and secured the third fastest time in Q3, with his Red Bull Racing team-mate Liam Lawson also performing well to finish in the top five. Tsunoda’s improved performance was a stark contrast to his struggles earlier in the weekend, where he finished 15th in the Sprint race. Following overnight changes to his car, Tsunoda gained more confidence and praised the team for their work. With the team aiming to close the 10-point gap to sixth-placed Haas in the Constructors’ Championship, Tsunoda is optimistic about converting his starting position into a strong points finish in the race. Despite recent scoreless races, Tsunoda remains focused on achieving a clean and successful weekend, aiming to build on his qualifying success in Brazil.