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Yuki Tsunoda caught off guard by sudden change in car balance in Austria F1 qualifying
Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda revealed that his disappointing qualifying performance at the Austrian Grand Prix was due to a sudden change in the car’s balance that caught him off guard. Tsunoda qualified 18th, over a second behind, and struggled throughout the session, finishing ahead of only two other drivers. This marked another tough qualifying session for Tsunoda, who failed to progress from Q1 in the past four races. Despite being satisfied with his car initially, the balance deteriorated significantly after fitting new tires for his final push lap. Tsunoda expressed frustration with the car’s narrow operational window, contrasting it with teammate Max Verstappen’s ability to handle its weaknesses. He acknowledged the need for more consistency and adaptation to fully exploit the car’s potential in qualifying sessions.
