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Tsunoda given Red Bull assessment after Verstappen intimidation test
Yuki Tsunoda has received an early assessment at Red Bull since joining as Max Verstappen’s teammate at the beginning of the season. Despite being initially bypassed for promotion, he stepped in for Liam Lawson after just two races and has shown slight improvements over Lawson’s performances.
While Tsunoda hasn’t matched Verstappen’s pace, he has earned minor points in Bahrain and finished sixth in the sprint and tenth in the race at Miami. Red Bull’s chief engineer, Paul Monaghan, praised Tsunoda for adapting well to the team and handling the challenge of competing alongside a world champion like Verstappen.
Monaghan highlighted Tsunoda’s positive attitude, open communication, and lack of intimidation as impressive qualities. However, Helmut Marko noted that Tsunoda still struggles with pressure and is prone to making mistakes during crucial moments in a race weekend.
Overall, Tsunoda’s progress has been met with both praise and constructive criticism from the Red Bull team, as discussions continue regarding his future within the organization.
