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.