P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A baffled Yuki Tsunoda has said it does not stack up that his feeling in Red Bull’s Formula 1 car translated into last place in Spanish Grand Prix qualifying, as he feels he has been making “good progress…and suddenly it drops like hell”
Yuki Tsunoda expressed confusion about how his positive feelings in the Red Bull Formula 1 car did not translate into good performance at the Spanish Grand Prix qualifying, where he ended up in last place. Despite making good progress previously, Tsunoda struggled with sliding in both axles throughout the weekend, leading to a disappointing outcome. Tsunoda mentioned that despite trying various set-ups, the core limitation affecting the car’s balance persisted, causing degradation in tire performance.
Tsunoda highlighted his sudden drop in performance compared to his previous sessions, mentioning that the car appeared to be consuming tires rapidly. He also noted the contrast between his perception of his performance inside the car and the actual results. Despite facing challenges, Tsunoda expressed confidence in the car’s balance and his driving abilities.
Several factors contributed to Tsunoda’s poor qualifying performance, including running a different specification compared to his teammate Max Verstappen due to missing the latest floor. While facing setbacks, Tsunoda’s performance should be viewed in the context of the challenging nature of Red Bull cars and the team’s effort to optimize the set-up window. Despite the difficult weekend, Tsunoda aims to improve and better align his performance with his expectations.
