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As Max Verstappen took pole position for the F1 Italian GP, with the fastest lap of all time, it was another tricky afternoon for Red Bull team-mate Yuki Tsunoda.
Max Verstappen secured pole position at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix by setting the fastest lap ever, while Red Bull teammate Yuki Tsunoda faced challenges during qualifying. Tsunoda, though finishing 10th in Q3, trailed Verstappen by seven tenths at the end of the session. A key obstacle for Tsunoda this season has been receiving upgrades for his RB21 after Verstappen, with both drivers only having identical cars in Hungary, leading to a difficult race for the team. For the Italian GP, Red Bull introduced new floor upgrades, which only Verstappen had on his car, leaving Tsunoda to accept the situation and focus on progress. Despite the substantial gap to Verstappen in Q3 qualifying, Tsunoda was content with his performance, attributing the difference partly to leading the pack and the challenging nature of the Monza circuit. Overall, Tsunoda expressed satisfaction with making it to Q3 and remained optimistic about his progress.
