Despite closing in on Max Verstappen’s pace, Yuki Tsunoda has suffered yet another setback at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Red Bull Racing Formula One driver Yuki Tsunoda will be starting from the pit lane for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Tsunoda secured a P16 race start in qualifying, but his team had to replace his RB21 F1 car’s power unit in parc ferme.
The Japanese driver’s car was fitted with a fifth internal combustion engine, while the regulations allow up to four in a year, which attracted a pit lane penalty. In addition, his RB21 also received a new MGU-H, MGU-K, a turbocharger, and a new exhaust.
Tsunoda complained about the lack of traction in qualifying, leading to a Q1 exit. His teammate Max Verstappen secured a P8 start for the Grand Prix. Speaking about the challenge he faced with the car, and ruling out a balance issue, Tsunoda said:
„If we knew there was a problem, probably we would not struggle that much.
