P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Yuki Tsunoda lost his Red Bull seat after 22 races alongside Max Verstappen.
Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda had a minor but crucial set-up difference while being Red Bull teammates. Despite Tsunoda’s arrival before the Japanese Grand Prix, he only scored 30 points in 22 races and five Sprints, compared to Verstappen’s 385 points. Verstappen won eight races and finished just two points behind the champion, Lando Norris. Verstappen’s distinctive set-up preference led to challenges for his previous teammates in adapting. Reflecting on their time together, Verstappen noted Tsunoda’s tendency for more understeer in his car. Despite similarities in set-up philosophy in the latter part of the season, small adjustments played a significant role in performance improvements.
