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Honda offered Red Bull a discounted engine deal to keep Yuki Tsunoda on the F1 grid, but Red Bull declined, opting to make Tsunoda a reserve driver while continuing to receive engine discounts for testing purposes.
The article covers key insights from the Brazilian Grand Prix, including Liam Lawson's reaction to Mexico incident, Verstappen's confident mindset, Antonelli's homage to Senna, Aston Martin's technical restructuring, and Yuki Tsunoda's focus on 2024, along with praise for rookie Gabriel Bortoleto.
Oliver Bearman criticized Yuki Tsunoda for dangerous driving during the F1 US Grand Prix, accusing him of reckless behavior that nearly caused a crash, while Tsunoda defended his actions as unintentional. Bearman believes Tsunoda's driving was desperate and unfair, and doubts he will change his approach.
Yuki Tsunoda's early exit in the US Grand Prix sprint qualifying was due to a combination of timing issues, strategic errors by Red Bull, and track conditions, leading to Red Bull's apology and Tsunoda's frustration, with potential improvements possible if better strategies and lap times had been achieved.
Oscar Piastri won the Spanish GP, strengthening his championship bid, while Max Verstappen's title hopes are waning due to car disadvantages. The new F1 wing rules haven't significantly impacted team performance, and Red Bull's second driver Tsunoda faces ongoing challenges. Lewis Hamilton remains inconsistent at Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc leading the team in both qualifying and races.
Max Verstappen commented on Yuki Tsunoda's poor qualifying performance in Barcelona, highlighting ongoing issues with Red Bull's car grip and suggesting it might be a sign of deeper problems within the team, while emphasizing his focus on a competitive car over a teammate.
Yuki Tsunoda is determined to outperform his teammates to secure a seat at Red Bull Racing, as Sergio Perez's future with the team remains uncertain. Despite his experience, rookie Liam Lawson is seen as a strong contender for promotion due to his recent performances. Tsunoda, who will test a Red Bull car in Abu Dhabi, remains focused on proving his worth despite recent setbacks and the pressure from Red Bull's management. He acknowledges Honda's support but understands that the decision ultimately lies with Red Bull.
Max Verstappen clinched a convincing victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, while Williams faced setbacks with crashes and Mercedes struggled to maintain podium contention. Yuki Tsunoda impressed with a point on home soil, while Sergio Perez secured a podium finish and Carlos Sainz clinched his third podium of the season. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso's strong performance was a highlight for Aston Martin, while McLaren faced challenges in competing with Ferrari and maintaining their position in the constructors' championship.
Max Verstappen and Red Bull dominate the Japanese Grand Prix, while Yuki Tsunoda impresses with a strong performance at home. Ferrari's clever strategy helps them gain ground, while McLaren struggles with strategy and pace. Williams, Lance Stroll, Mercedes, Daniel Ricciardo, and Alpine all face disappointing outcomes from the race.
Max Verstappen secures pole position for the 2024 Japanese GP, with Sergio Perez impressing by pushing his teammate closely. Lando Norris achieves his best qualifying result of the season, while Yuki Tsunoda delights the home crowd. Valtteri Bottas surprises with a strong qualifying performance. On the other hand, Lance Stroll faces disappointment with an early exit, Ferrari struggles to match the pace of Red Bull, and Pierre Gasly continues to struggle with another Q1 exit.
Yuki Tsunoda's reaction to team orders during the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix was seen as immature and self-defeating, potentially harming his prospects as a future F1 driver. Despite his strong performance, his response to being instructed to let Daniel Ricciardo pass and his subsequent on-track actions were criticized for lacking maturity. Red Bull and other teams will be closely monitoring Tsunoda's behavior, and any further incidents could impact his future in the sport.
RB's Daniel Ricciardo criticizes teammate Yuki Tsunoda's "immaturity" after narrowly avoiding a collision on the cool-down lap following the Bahrain Grand Prix, where Tsunoda ignored team orders to swap positions. Ricciardo called Tsunoda's actions "immature" and emphasized the need for teamwork and maturity moving forward, as they prepare for the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Daniel Ricciardo expressed anger at Yuki Tsunoda's "immaturity" following a close call during the Bahrain Grand Prix, where Tsunoda nearly collided with Ricciardo after being instructed to let him pass. Ricciardo criticized Tsunoda's reaction to team orders, emphasizing the need for maturity and teamwork, and expressed willingness to discuss the incident in a team briefing.
Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo disagreed over a team order during the F1 Bahrain GP, where Tsunoda was asked to let Ricciardo pass to attack a rival. Tsunoda initially disputed the call but eventually complied, expressing his confusion and desire to review the decision. Ricciardo, on the other hand, expected the swap based on pre-race strategy discussions and felt the call was no surprise. He also expressed willingness to swap back if necessary. The disagreement affected Ricciardo's race, as he felt the delay in the swap hindered his chances of overtaking rivals.
Yuki Tsunoda will start the Mexico City Grand Prix from the back of the grid after receiving a penalty for making multiple changes to his car, including a new power unit, during FP1. Tsunoda did not participate in the session himself, with Formula 2 driver Isack Hadjar driving in his place. The penalty was imposed for breaching FIA regulations, and Tsunoda's starting position will make it more challenging for him to replicate his previous points-scoring performance. Meanwhile, Daniel Ricciardo finished FP1 in eighth place for AlphaTauri.