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Yuki Tsunoda has admonished his approach to qualifying at Imola, lamenting himself for his “obviously not acceptable” crash in Q1.
Yuki Tsunoda criticized himself for trying to act like a “hero” in the opening stage of qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, resulting in a serious crash at Imola.
The Japanese Red Bull driver’s aggressive approach led to a frightening accident in the same section where Roland Ratzenberger tragically lost his life 31 years ago.
Acknowledging his mistake, Tsunoda will start from P20, or possibly even from the pit lane, as Max Verstappen secured second place in qualifying.
Concerns over inconsistent performance within the Red Bull team persist, with Tsunoda struggling to match Verstappen’s success, earning only nine points in four races.
Despite speculation of internal pressure within the team, Tsunoda stated that the support from Red Bull has been adequate, taking the burden off him.
Reflecting on his error, Tsunoda admitted that attempting to show off in Q1 was unnecessary, leading to unforeseen car dynamics and the subsequent crash.
After his costly mistake, Tsunoda acknowledged the importance of not trying to be a hero, emphasizing the need for experience and understanding of the car’s behavior on the track.
