P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Verstappen tactic BLOCKED better result for Tsunoda
Red Bull F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda feels he could have finished higher in Azerbaijan but prioritized protecting team-mate Max Verstappen, who won the race. Tsunoda achieved his best Red Bull finish, collecting 17 points in total from 15 grand prix weekends.
Verstappen’s victory narrowed the gap to championship leader Oscar Piastri, who crashed out, while Lando Norris finished behind Tsunoda in seventh place. Tsunoda decided against overtaking Liam Lawson to avoid risking Verstappen’s title bid.
Tsunoda’s contract with Red Bull ends this season, and his future with the team beyond 2025 is uncertain. Despite currently being in 17th in the championship, his dedication during the summer break may earn him another year in the seat if he continues to perform well in the final races of the season.
