P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Yuki Tsunoda finds himself in a rare position in Zandvoort, one he must capitalise on to support his chances of remaining a Red Bull driver next year.
Red Bull has provided Yuki Tsunoda with a significant upgrade ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, making his car more similar to Max Verstappen’s than it has been all season.
Tsunoda, who took over from Liam Lawson at the Japanese Grand Prix, has often lagged behind Verstappen in terms of performance due to delayed upgrades.
Despite struggling to match Verstappen’s pace for most of the season, Tsunoda showed improvement in Hungary, narrowing the gap between them.
While the young driver had a difficult race in Hungary, his performance was closer to that of Verstappen, signaling positive progress.
Tsunoda recently received an upgraded floor to align with Verstappen’s setup, aiming to maintain similar performance levels at Zandvoort.
