P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Yuki Tsunoda enjoyed a positive day of practice in Las Vegas on Thursday and even ended the first practice session inside the top three.
Yuki Tsunoda believes his performance in FP1 in Las Vegas showed that he has gained more confidence driving the Red Bull car. He finished the session in third place, just ahead of his teammate Max Verstappen.
Despite facing low-grip conditions as the sun set, Tsunoda showcased strong pace, trailing only Charles Leclerc and Alex Albon.
While he slipped outside the top 10 in FP2, Tsunoda remained satisfied with his overall performance that day.
Having struggled throughout the season, Tsunoda sees his FP1 success as a positive sign of his ability to perform well under certain circumstances.
He is eager to continue improving and hopes to find more speed in the car for the upcoming race day.
