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Yuki Tsunoda explains why he couldn’t hold off Lando Norris for long in Abu Dhabi
Yuki Tsunoda admits being caught off-guard by Lando Norris’ pace in the first sector of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix while defending from the F1 world champion. Red Bull expected Tsunoda to help Verstappen maintain his title hopes alive, needing to outscore Norris by at least 12 points. Despite a strategy to assist Verstappen, Tsunoda faced pressure from Norris during the race. Tsunoda decided not to impede Norris in the final sector, ultimately earning a time penalty for aggressive defense. Reflecting on his battle with Norris, Tsunoda acknowledged the lack of luck this season and will be replaced by Isack Hadjar for 2026.
