P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Yuki Tsunoda is due to start the sprint race in Brazil from the last row of the grid.
Yuki Tsunoda denied that the missed laps in FP1 in Brazil led to his disappointing sprint qualifying result. Despite spinning at Turn 5 during Friday’s free practice, he suffered minor car damage. This setback put Tsunoda at a disadvantage for the sprint qualifying as he aims to secure his future with the Red Bull team. Unfortunately, he could only secure the 19th fastest lap, placing him ahead of only Carlos Sainz. Tsunoda clarified that his FP1 incident did not directly contribute to his qualifying performance, attributing his struggles to a lack of grip on the track. Amid expected rainy and windy conditions on Saturday, Tsunoda remains focused on unlocking more pace from his car, determined to improve his performance.
