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A Yuki Tsunoda turnaround combined with Max Verstappen damaging his floor led to an unexpected intra-team Formula 1 qualifying result for Red Bull for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race
Yuki Tsunoda’s improved performance and Max Verstappen’s damaged floor caused an unexpected qualifying result for the Red Bull team at the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race. Tsunoda outpaced Verstappen for the first time and will start the sprint race in fifth place, with Verstappen in sixth. Verstappen’s chances were hindered by an error in Turn 4, causing damage to his floor and affecting his final runs in the session. Tsunoda’s session improved with a bold three-turn flap adjustment during qualifying, leading to a fifth-place finish. Despite this being a sprint race, Tsunoda’s strong performance gives hope for his future at Red Bull, as driver decisions for 2026 loom.
