P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda finished eighth and 16th respectively in what was the toughest qualifying so far for Red Bull.
Yuki Tsunoda expressed disappointment in Red Bull’s 2025 Formula 1 car’s lack of grip during the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying, where he exited in Q1. Despite a competitive lap time compared to teammate Max Verstappen, he will start the race from 16th on the grid due to the team’s struggles. Red Bull, including Verstappen, faced difficulties all weekend at the Hungaroring, with performance issues seen across the board. Tsunoda attributed their poor showing to the car’s lack of grip and identified a subpar FP3 preparation as a factor in their qualifying woes. The Japanese driver missed out on Q2 by a slim margin and highlighted the RB21’s challenge in handling and grip deficiencies during the weekend. Despite efforts to address the issues, they were unable to find a solution in time for the race.
