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Max Verstappen defends Red Bull teammate Yuki Tsunoda after nightmare Spanish GP qualifying.
Max Verstappen defended his Red Bull teammate Yuki Tsunoda after Tsunoda’s disappointing qualifying performance at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix. Tsunoda finished 20th and last on the grid, while Verstappen qualified third. Verstappen supported Tsunoda, saying he “isn’t a pancake,” referring to a Dutch insult for incompetence. Tsunoda replaced Liam Lawson as Verstappen’s teammate this season and is struggling with the performance of the Red Bull RB21 car. Tsunoda admitted he had no idea why he was slow, pointing to issues with grip levels. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner acknowledged Tsunoda’s struggles and mentioned adjustments made to help him, indicating a need to further assess the situation.
