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Helmut Marko asserts Yuki Tsunoda must continue to “improve more” to be considered for a Red Bull Formula 1 promotion
Yuki Tsunoda has consistently out-qualified his teammate Daniel Ricciardo in the first three rounds of the season, securing eighth place on the grid in Melbourne. Despite facing challenges from the Aston Martin drivers, Tsunoda managed to finish seventh after capitalizing on Fernando Alonso’s time drop. Helmut Marko criticized the race pace of the Red Bull drivers before the weekend but applauded Tsunoda’s competitive and error-free performance at the Albert Park Circuit. Tsunoda aims to drive for the senior Red Bull team, but Marko emphasized the need for further progress before considering a promotion. Haas had a strong showing with both cars in the top 10, but Tsunoda’s determined and fast race elevated the rebranded Red Bull team to sixth in the Constructors’ Championship. Tsunoda attributed his successful start to the season to the improved consistency of the 2024 Red Bull car compared to its predecessor, focusing on maintaining clean races for a successful future.
