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“We need a step more” — Tsunoda says RB F1 must improve starts following more struggles at Imola GP

Yuki Tsunoda had a gruelling race in Imola, finishing 10th in the Grand Prix. The Japanese driver’s start was shaky. When the lights went out, he lost two places to Hülkenberg and Hamilton. However he was able to salvage points for the team as they undercut the German in the opening stages. Lance Stroll came…

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Horner: “Pocket rocket” Tsunoda put in a “great performance” in F1 Imola GP qualifying

Saturday marked a classification with mixed fortunes in the Red Bull garage. While Max Verstappen took Pole Position and reversed the team’s difficult weekend up to that point, Sergio Perez was left out of the Top 10 on Saturday in Imola, where he will start P11 in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday. The…

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Tsunoda admits he “didn’t expect this much performance” after securing season-best qualifying result at F1 Imola GP

After a stellar weekend in Miami, Yuki Tsunoda continues to impress in Imola.  Tsunoda was on the pace pretty much straight away, finishing Friday’s FP2 session an encouraging third.  Qualifying brought further excitement for RB, as Tsunoda secured his highest starting position of the season with seventh place, while teammate Daniel Ricciardo made his first…

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F1 | Imola GP | FP2 | Leclerc on top again ahead of Piastri; Tsunoda impresses with P3 as Red Bull struggles

After a difficult opening session, Max Verstappen was straight on the pace in FP2 for the Emilia Romagna GP, setting a 1;16.930 on the medium tyres in his very first run, a time already better than Leclerc’s 1:16.990 in FP1, putting him 0.050s ahead of Norris and 0.089s ahead of Leclerc as the first run…

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Tsunoda keen to “stay at RB” but aware of his F1 future: “If I get a really interesting offer, I have to consider it”

Yuki Tsunoda is one of several drivers on the 2024 F1 grid without a contract in place for next year as of yet, but the Japanese driver is confident that his recent strong performances on-track have made him an attractive proposition not only for RB but also for other teams. Tsunoda, who recently turned 24,…

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Drivers call for more effective resolution in cases of gaining an unfair advantage as Magnussen F1 penalty drama “sets a very risky precedent”

Kevin Magnussen has found himself in hot water recently, with a potential race ban being discussed after just six rounds. Magnussen engaged in a heated wheel-to-wheel battle with Lewis Hamilton in Miami’s Sprint, picking up 35 seconds worth of penalties, mainly for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. Afterwards, Magnussen conceded that the penalties…

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“He has made a massive step forward and I think there is more to come” — RB F1 boss Mekies lauds Tsunoda’s growth since the start of 2024 season

Yuki Tsunoda’s 2024 season represents a notable improvement from his 2023 performance. The Japanese driver has showcased impressive form during the opening quarter of the season, accumulating six points in Australia and securing a hard-earned point at his home race in Japan. Tsunoda’s P7 finish in Miami last Sunday contributed significantly to the team’s climb…

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Tsunoda will give “a good letter of recommendation” if he maintains strong start to 2024 F1 season — Marko

Speaking after the Miami Grand Prix, Red Bull’s Helmut Marko praises Yuki Tsunoda following his impressive drive to P7 while putting rumours of Ricciardo’s exit to bed. Following a stellar performance to come home P7 in the Miami Grand Prix, Yuki Tsunoda has gained the praise of Red Bull Driver Development head Helmut Marko. The…

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“Consistency” is the “most important thing for me” — Tsunoda reflects on another strong performance after F1 Miami GP

Daniel Ricciardo might’ve been the standout performer in Saturday’s Sprint, but it was Yuki Tsunoda who delivered another points finish on Sunday.  Ricciardo appeared to have the upper hand in the Sprint-related events, hitting the ground running with a surprise second row start on Friday while Tsunoda lagged behind in 15th. Although Ricciardo came under…

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