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Yuki Tsunoda was left with “no idea” as to why he went from fifth in the F1 Qatar GP Sprint, to being knocked out in Q1 for the full race.
Yuki Tsunoda was left confused as to why he dropped from fifth in the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix Sprint to being knocked out in Q1 for the full race, despite a strong qualifying performance against teammate Max Verstappen.
Tsunoda spoke to the media after the race, expressing his surprise and lack of understanding regarding the sudden drop in performance, as he believed his runs with the RB21 had been positive.
Despite finishing the Sprint Race in fifth place, things took a turn for the worse in the full race, leaving Tsunoda starting from 16th position and facing a challenging task ahead.
The Japanese driver found it perplexing that he could not explain the sudden loss of grip or pace during the qualifying session, especially after what he considered to be a good lap without errors.
Speculation has begun about Tsunoda’s future in the team, with rumors suggesting he may be demoted back to the satellite team Racing Bulls, adding pressure on him to perform well in upcoming races to secure his place.
