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Yuki Tsunoda has addressed his dismal qualifying session at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Yuki Tsunoda admitted that he felt he was “missing something” after struggling during qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix where he managed to secure only P19 on the grid. This result saw him outpace only Lewis Hamilton who had the slowest lap time in his F1 career solely based on speed. With the season’s end nearing, Tsunoda needs strong performances to secure his seat, with a potential demotion to Racing Bulls looming.
Reflecting on the challenging wet conditions at the Las Vegas circuit, Tsunoda mentioned how poor the grip was during his session, exacerbated by a yellow flag affecting his lap. The rain following FP3 caught many off-guard, with most drivers starting on intermediate tires but later switching to the extreme wets due to the slippery track. Tsunoda expressed surprise at the drastic difference in performance compared to his success on extreme tires in Interlagos the previous season.
Acknowledging the difficulties in visibility and track conditions, Tsunoda labeled it as one of the toughest driving experiences he had in Formula 1, emphasizing the challenges posed by the unique characteristics of the Vegas tarmac.
