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Yuki Tsunoda describes how he sacrificed his qualifying to help Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen.
Yuki Tsunoda expressed that assisting Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen in securing pole position at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was incredibly stressful. Verstappen’s pole position victory over his McLaren rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri kept his championship hopes alive. Tsunoda’s role in providing a slipstream for Verstappen during qualifying was crucial to his success. Despite facing challenges due to a floor issue, Tsunoda managed to support Verstappen effectively. Tsunoda’s efforts were applauded by Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko, who praised his exceptional performance. Tsunoda remains committed to supporting Verstappen in his championship bid, even if it may impact his own race strategy. Red Bull has announced that Isack Hadjar will replace Tsunoda as Verstappen’s teammate for the upcoming season.
