P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull still has a major issue with its second seat, caused by Yuki Tsunoda’s current failure to score any F1 points.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies stated that the team’s main focus with its second seat is to support Yuki Tsunoda’s needs rather than opt for a driver change. Tsunoda has faced difficulties since taking over from Liam Lawson, breaking negative Red Bull records this season. Tsunoda recently experienced dismal qualifiers, adding to his ongoing struggle of going seven races without scoring points. With only seven points this season, Tsunoda’s performance places more pressure on Max Verstappen to contend for top positions. Although some suggest a second driver change, Mekies has dismissed this option, emphasizing on meeting Tsunoda’s performance requirements to help him excel. The team is committed to finding solutions to elevate Tsunoda’s performance and regain his past success.
