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Yuki Tsunoda might have felt concerned for his Red Bull future, had Helmut Marko not outlined his faith in him.
Yuki Tsunoda expressed his gratitude for Helmut Marko’s trust in him after a disappointing race at the Red Bull Ring and ahead of the British Grand Prix. Marko reassured that there were no plans for a driver swap this season despite Tsunoda’s struggles. The 82-year-old’s comment highlighted his faith in the Japanese driver, even though Tsunoda had a tough time in qualifying, finishing in 16th place. Tsunoda’s recent qualifying results have been the poorest for a Red Bull driver in almost two decades, with three Q1 eliminations in the last five races. Despite scoring only seven points in nine races, Tsunoda believes progress is being made and appreciates Marko’s direct feedback and support. The young driver sees Marko’s approach as a way to push him to new levels and extract more performance, acknowledging the pressure but also the valuable guidance he receives.
