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Yuki Tsunoda to Undergo Intensive Red Bull Testing After Saudi Arabia GP

Red Bull schedules simulator sessions and a private RB19 test at Silverstone to enhance Tsunoda's adaptation to the challenging RB21.

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Overview

  • Yuki Tsunoda will participate in a structured development program next week, including simulator work and a private test in the 2023 RB19 at Silverstone.
  • The RB19 test aims to provide Tsunoda with insights into a high-performing car to aid his understanding of the RB21’s handling characteristics.
  • Tsunoda qualified eighth in Saudi Arabia, his best result so far, but continues to struggle with the RB21’s narrow operating window and unpredictable handling.
  • Despite a crash in FP2 at Jeddah, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko expressed satisfaction with Tsunoda’s speed and progress relative to Max Verstappen.
  • Tsunoda remains committed to improving his performance, reporting growing confidence and aiming to close the gap to Verstappen.