P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It’s not unusual for a Formula 1 team to need time to understand or fully exploit an upgrade. But Yuki Tsunoda’s reaction to RB’s new parts at Monza was particularly worrying
Yuki Tsunoda was very critical about the RB car during the Italian Grand Prix weekend, stating it was “ridiculous” and “difficult to drive.” The team’s upgrade package was not working as expected, which is a significant concern as previous upgrades also failed to deliver the desired performance enhancements. The Monza-specific upgrade included changes to the floor to increase downforce generation. Tsunoda’s struggles in practice and qualifying highlighted potential correlation issues and performance discrepancies between the simulator and on-track performance. RB’s current struggles are evident in their positioning relative to other teams, with Daniel Ricciardo’s 12th place in qualifying reflecting the current state of the car. The team is now facing a downward trend in performance and is under threat in the constructors’ championship standings.
