Yuki Tsunoda at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Photo: Race Pictures

Kravitz: 'Singapore will prove if Tsunoda has vanquished his tyre problems'

15:01, 30 Sep

byOlly Darcy

Sky Sports analyst Ted Kravitz believes that the Singapore Grand Prix "will prove" whether Yuki Tsunoda has "vanquished his tyre problem".

"It will be a bit of a test in Singapore, where there is higher tyre degradation, because that is something he has struggled with."

- Ted Kravitz on Yuki Tsunoda

The Japanese driver has struggled mightily since making the move to Red Bull from Racing Bulls, scoring just nine points across 14 Grands Prix.

However, going into the race weekend at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, the 25-year-old found a much-needed positive performance, taking P6 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a solid drive.

"I think the crucial thing, actually, was Friday in Baku," Kravitz started by saying on Sky Sports' podcast, The F1 Show.

Yuki Tsunoda in Baku - Photo: Race Pictures

"Tsunoda did some testing with this new setup, and it worked. He found out what he needed from the car on long runs.

"It will be a bit of a test in Singapore, where there is higher tyre degradation, because that is something that Tsunoda has struggled with on the long runs.

"We'll see whether Singapore will prove whether Yuki has really vanquished his tyre problem on the long runs."

Singapore to burst Red Bull's bubble?

The Singapore Grand Prix has seen Red Bull struggle in recent years, and a positive performance from Tsunoda could make a massive difference for what his 2026 season looks like, despite expectations from Kravitx and Jamie Chadwick.

It will also be a huge weekend for teammate Max Verstappen, with a positive weekend at Marina Bay potentially keeping him in the drivers' title fight or ruling him out.

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