Yuki Tsunoda says he can “really feel extra confidence” in his Crimson Bull Components 1 automobile after beating team-mate Max Verstappen to fifth in Qatar Grand Prix dash qualifying.
Tsunoda took his highest qualifying place for Crimson Bull in what seems to be set to be his penultimate race weekend with the squad, as he’s poised to get replaced by Racing Bull’s Isack Hadjar for 2026.
However the Japanese driver is not taking place with out a combat, and after displaying enhancements in Las Vegas, which had been thwarted by a tyre stress error from the workforce, Tsunoda confirmed his new-found confidence within the Crimson Bull RB21 with fifth in Losail’s dash qualifying session.
“To date, it has been a clear race weekend, fairly easy, no points in observe and qualifying up to now,” mentioned Tsunoda, after qualifying forward of team-mate Verstappen, who went for a unique automobile set-up and was combating the dealing with of his automobile.
“I really feel extra confidence in qualifying. I simply must put all of it collectively, there’s three extra classes to go, however it’s essential for the workforce. It is good that each side of the storage are very centered and we attempt to give the utmost.
Yuki Tsunoda, Crimson Bull Racing
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“However for me as properly, I am pleased with the automobile and with my confidence. Clearly, there are some bits to go for tomorrow to seek out the additional tenths, however I am excited.”
When requested by Motorsport.com about Tsunoda’s efficiency, Crimson Bull advisor Helmut Marko mentioned: “In the event you look again to Las Vegas Yuki was already very near Max, however we [chose] the unsuitable tyre stress that put him out in Q1 and that ruined his race weekend. However his pace was constantly enhancing.
“After all, he is enhancing his efficiency and he is extra concerned within the technical aspect.”
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