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Red Bull faces a serious problem, given the “gulf” in class between Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda, according to Karun Chandhok.
Karun Chandok believes that the significant gap between Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda poses a challenge for Red Bull in trusting the information the duo provide during F1 weekends. The former driver notes that this disparity could hinder Red Bull’s performance next season, potentially causing them to lag behind. Red Bull faced setup issues with Verstappen’s RB21 at the São Paulo Grand Prix, necessitating multiple attempts to get it right due to the sprint format. Despite starting from the pit lane, Verstappen managed to secure a podium finish, but Lando Norris’ win widened the gap in the championship fight. Chandhok suggests that Red Bull’s struggles are exacerbated by the lack of support from Tsunoda, emphasizing the importance of having two competitive drivers for development in the upcoming rule changes.
