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Yuki Tsunoda did not hold back on the self-criticism after a first major Red Bull F1 crash
Yuki Tsunoda openly criticized himself following a major crash with Red Bull that came at a crucial time for him to make an impact with the team.
His performance in Formula 1 with Red Bull has been underwhelming, despite showing improvements compared to his predecessor Liam Lawson.
Although Tsunoda has shown glimpses of potential and improved comfort with the RB21, he has yet to deliver significant results.
Having failed to qualify higher than eighth and scoring only six points in four races as Max Verstappen’s teammate, Tsunoda’s performance has been disappointing.
The crash during qualifying at Imola was particularly frustrating for Tsunoda, who admitted he pushed too hard early on without fully understanding the car’s changes.
Tsunoda acknowledged his mistake and rejected claims that the pressure from Red Bull influenced his error, emphasizing the need to gain more experience with the car.
This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for Red Bull to find a consistent second driver, with Tsunoda’s performance drawing parallels to past issues with Sergio Perez.
