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Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies stated his belief that Yuki Tsunoda could play a crucial role in helping Max Verstappen secure a fifth straight F 1 title.
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies believes Yuki Tsunoda could be crucial in helping Max Verstappen win a fifth Formula 1 title. Verstappen has been performing well post-summer break, winning three out of five races and finishing second in the rest. Tsunoda’s solid performance at the US GP helped Red Bull in the Constructor Championship battle. Mekies stated that a competitive Tsunoda allows Red Bull to split strategies effectively, potentially leading to battling two against two scenarios. While Tsunoda’s recent points finishes show progress, Mekies admits there’s room for improvement and wants more from the young driver. The incident with Haas’ Bearman during the US GP was seen as just a part of racing by Mekies, who defended Tsunoda’s actions in the heat of battle.
