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A last-minute effort by Red Bull to get its latest floor on Yuki Tsunoda’s car before qualifying for the Belgian GP proved to be the catalyst for his best F1 grid position since he moved to the team
Red Bull’s last-minute installation of the latest floor on Yuki Tsunoda’s car before the Belgian Grand Prix qualifying session boosted him to his best Formula 1 grid position with the team. The significant upgrade following his Q1 crash at Imola in May included a new floor, providing Tsunoda with a considerable performance increase of around 0.3-0.4 seconds. This led to Tsunoda securing seventh place on the grid, his first Q3 appearance since the Miami GP in May, surpassing his previous best grid position in Australia. Tsunoda noted the improved grip and handling of the new floor, allowing him to be more aggressive and push harder on the track. The potential positive impact of the new floor on reducing sensitivity to sliding could be crucial in addressing Tsunoda’s struggles with tyre degradation during races, particularly as he aims to improve his performance in challenging conditions like rain expected for the next day.
