Yuki Tsunoda has revealed his work behind the scenes at Red Bull to improve his competitiveness as speculation over his Formula 1 future intensifies.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix proved to be a turning point for Tsunoda, who had experienced a turbulent time since stepping up to the parent Red Bull team.
Qualifying in sixth, he drove an attacking race, battling with the likes of Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, finishing where he started.
That he was able to out race a McLaren and both Ferrari’s demonstrated a dramatic increase in performance and pace compared to previous rounds.
I didn’t talk to Helmut, or anyone from Red Bull, after Baku, but for me the target is clear.
Author's summary: Tsunoda improves competitiveness at Red Bull.