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Tsunoda: More self-control over "heated" F1 moments "the thing I have to improve”
During the 2024 F1 season opener in Bahrain, Yuki Tsunoda faced controversy for initially defying an RB team order to let teammate Daniel Ricciardo pass and his aggressive driving towards Ricciardo on the cooldown lap after the race. The incident hindered Ricciardo’s chance to challenge Kevin Magnussen later in the event, almost resulting in a collision between the two drivers. Tsunoda admitted fault for locking up while overtaking Ricciardo and driving closely to his teammate on the way back to the pits. Despite initial disagreements, Tsunoda and Ricciardo discussed the situation with RB management before the Jeddah race and resolved their issues, reaching a “better place.” Tsunoda acknowledged the need to improve his emotional control and stated that he is working on making more than just one step of progress towards better self-discipline. He emphasized his confidence in his ability to improve and adapt to meet the team’s expectations.
