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Yuki Tsunoda has conceded Racing Bulls goes into the 2025 F1 season in not as strong a place as 12 months ago having not made the desired step with its new car.
Racing Bulls had a strong start in the 2023 season, maintaining momentum from a late surge in the previous year and establishing themselves as a competitive team in the midfield. However, they faced challenges in their bid to catch up with Aston Martin, encountering unexpected complications when introducing an upgrade package at the Spanish Grand Prix. Despite scoring well initially, the team’s performance suffered as they reverted to older components, losing ground and dropping to eighth position behind Alpine and Haas. Yuki Tsunoda, one of the team’s drivers, acknowledged the improvements in the VCARB 02 but expressed concerns about their competitiveness compared to other teams in 2025. Despite encountering technical issues during testing, the team remained optimistic about addressing and preventing problems in the future, highlighting the importance of such challenges in the development process. Tsunoda concluded with a positive outlook, acknowledging the productive testing days and looking forward to the season ahead.
