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Yuki Tsunoda earns “like a drunken sailor” comparison after Abu Dhabi defence
Commentator Martin Brundle has compared Yuki Tsunoda’s aggressive tactics in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to that of a “drunken sailor”. Tsunoda, aiming to impact the 2025 F1 title fight between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, started on hard tyres and prolonged his first stint to disrupt Norris. Despite claiming he “knew what to do”, Norris overtook Tsunoda easily. Instead of slowing Norris down in the tighter corners, Tsunoda defended aggressively on the long straight, resulting in a penalty. Brundle criticized Tsunoda’s driving in his post-race commentary, describing it as far from impressive. Tsunoda’s future after being demoted to a reserve driver for Red Bull in 2026 now remains uncertain, with potential options including a partnership with Toyota to secure a return to the F1 grid in 2027.
