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Yuki Tsunoda on Max Verstappen: ‘Not many other F1 drivers could get
Yuki Tsunoda is encouraged by his recent progress in reducing the deficit to Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen in qualifying, despite being labeled the “worst” of any Verstappen teammate by Jacques Villeneuve.
At the Hungarian Grand Prix, Tsunoda was just under two-tenths off Verstappen’s pace in Q1, and the introduction of a new floor upgrade at Spa helped him find a notable turn of speed.
Despite a strong qualifying performance coinciding with Red Bull’s weakest race of the year, with Verstappen finishing ninth, Tsunoda remains positive about his season so far.
Reflecting on his performance, Tsunoda acknowledged the significant difference the floor upgrade has made and emphasized the need to work hard over the summer break to bounce back stronger in the second half of the season.
Tsunoda’s challenging Hungarian GP saw him finish 17th after starting from the pit lane due to damage to his front wing, making overtaking nearly impossible and hindering their race strategy.
