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Yuki Tsunoda has revealed that a last-minute Red Bull upgrade allowed him to secure a long-awaited Q3 appearance at the F1 Belgian GP.
Yuki Tsunoda revealed that a last-minute Red Bull upgrade helped him secure a Q3 appearance at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix after failing to make it for six consecutive race weekends.
His Q3 effort at Spa-Francorchamps placed him in his best-ever starting grid slot with the team, just behind his teammate Max Verstappen.
Tsunoda expressed his happiness with the Q3 result, noting the pressure and enjoyment of the situation, as well as the team’s role in bringing upgrades before qualifying.
The driver credited the last-minute floor upgrade for his improved performance, making the RB21 easier to drive and showing progress in adapting to the car’s characteristics.
Tsunoda’s improved performance and confidence following the upgrade could indicate a positive shift in the car’s balance to better suit his driving style.
