P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Yuki Tsunoda was used by Red Bull to test several changes in the F1 Sprint, which were later made to Max Verstappen’s car for qualifying in Brazil.
Yuki Tsunoda has denied that his setup is to blame for Max Verstappen’s early qualifying exit in the São Paulo Grand Prix. Verstappen’s shock elimination in Q1 marked Red Bull’s first double-exit from the first part of qualifying since 2006, highlighting a tough weekend for the team. Despite Tsunoda starting in the pit lane and Red Bull making changes to both drivers’ cars, his performance improved while Verstappen’s struggles persisted. Tsunoda mentioned that some setup changes made for the Sprint race benefited his car, but the main issue was making the tires work effectively. Although Tsunoda felt better in the car post-changes, Verstappen’s title chances suffered a significant setback, showcasing the challenges faced by Red Bull in São Paulo.
