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Yuki Tsunoda might have endured another early exit across all qualifying formats, but Helmut Marko is seeing genuine signs of improvement.
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko announced that Yuki Tsunoda may receive new parts following the Belgian Grand Prix sprint race.
Despite not making it to the final stage of sprint qualifying, Tsunoda will start 12th on the grid at Spa-Francorchamps.
Tsunoda outqualified both Mercedes drivers and Lewis Hamilton but trailed Max Verstappen and two Red Bull Racing drivers.
The 25-year-old is aiming to secure his first point in the sprint since the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, following another disappointing outcome.
Marko expressed overall satisfaction with Tsunoda’s progress but emphasized the need for more consistent performance.
While Tsunoda did not have the latest upgrades, a trouble-free sprint race could lead to him receiving new components, according to Marko.
