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Red Bull Sticks With Tsunoda After Power Loss Hampers Silverstone Qualifying

Red Bull organized a reset retreat in the UK followed by experimental car setups to help Tsunoda bounce back from a power-related qualifying setback

Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive in the garage during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 04, 2025 in Northampton, England.
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Overview

  • Tsunoda suffered a power issue at the start of his Q2 lap at Silverstone, ending his run of Q3 appearances at six races and leaving him 11th on the grid
  • Christian Horner described Tsunoda’s qualifying effort as “fantastic” and highlighted small gains in his one-lap performance despite the elimination
  • Ahead of the British Grand Prix, Tsunoda took part in a physio-led reset retreat in southern England to rebuild confidence after a four-race non-scoring streak
  • Red Bull has begun testing novel setup configurations on the RB21 to mitigate its narrow operating window and accelerate Tsunoda’s adaptation
  • The team has publicly dismissed midseason replacement rumors and affirmed its commitment to developing Tsunoda into a reliable points scorer