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Yuki Tsunoda has explained that a lack of “muscle memory” when it comes to learning the intricacies of the RB21 is what is holding back his growth as a Red Bull F1 driver.
Yuki Tsunoda has attributed his struggles in mastering the RB21 Formula 1 car to a lack of “muscle memory,” hindering his development as a Red Bull driver. Despite scoring 10 points in five races, Tsunoda admits he is still far behind teammate Max Verstappen, who won the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix with an upgraded RB21. Tsunoda’s difficulties were highlighted by a dramatic crash in Q1 at the Villeneuve chicane, leading to a last-place start at the Grand Prix. He expressed that adapting to the car has been challenging compared to his time at Red Bull’s B-team, but believes experience will help him overcome it. Despite the setback, Tsunoda managed to finish 10th in the race, acknowledging the need for improvement and rebuilding his confidence. He remains optimistic about his progress but recognizes there is still much room for him to enhance his performance at Red Bull.
