In the first segment of qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda were separated by just under six tenths of a second, leading to Tsunoda’s elimination in last place.
Tsunoda expressed confusion over his lack of speed throughout the weekend, despite feeling his laps were cleaner during qualifying.
The Japanese driver mentioned potential issues with the car balance but remained confident in his abilities to improve.
Tsunoda has struggled with the handling of his RB21 and noted an unexplained drop in performance in previous races.
Red Bull has prioritized providing new parts to Verstappen, potentially impacting Tsunoda’s performance and handling characteristics.
Overall, Tsunoda’s performance has been disappointing, with Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko acknowledging the need for improvement.
