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Yuki Tsunoda has said he is “proud” of being nearer in pace to Max Verstappen at the Hungarian Grand Prix, despite yet another Q1 exit.
Yuki Tsunoda admitted to being “closer” to Max Verstappen at the Hungaroring despite experiencing another Q1 elimination in his Red Bull car. This marks the fourth occasion in the last eight races that the Japanese driver has struggled in the initial stage of qualifying. Consequently, Tsunoda will begin the Hungarian Grand Prix from P16, a rather disappointing position for him. Nevertheless, there is a glimmer of hope amidst his challenges as he has shown improved performance compared to his teammate Verstappen throughout the weekend. Despite the struggles faced by Red Bull during the round, Tsunoda highlighted a positive aspect, emphasizing the closer proximity to Verstappen during sessions. However, he acknowledged the difficulties posed by the grip levels of the car, indicating a challenging situation for the team overall.
