Verstappen and Tsunoda

Tsunoda warns Red Bull: ‘The car is not fast’ after Monza quali

21:15, 06 Sep

Updated: 22:43, 06 Sep

byPietro Vurro

Yuki Tsunoda claimed P10 in qualifying for the Italian GP. In Red Bull, the comparison between him and his teammate, Max Verstappen, is always a main theme.

In Monza, Verstappen took pole for the Italian GP, whilst, Tsunoda, couldn't find it in his RB21 to go past P10.

The Japanese driver was asked about Max talking of the frustration proven driving the RB21. At this question, the Japanese driver answered to GPBlog: "I mean, frustration, but to be honest, you know, we have a different flow this weekend.

"Also, I have to lead the pack in Q3, which we knew since FP2 is actually crucial here, [the tow] is quite big, which I experienced also in FP3 and, being at the back here traditionally is bad and which I clearly felt it in the last push, even though the cut was pretty good. So, I mean, easily 3 turns, 4 turns, it's there, but you know, it is what it is, but still overall happy with the performance and being in Q3 was the most important thing."

Tsunoda warns Red Bull: "The car is not fast"

He also gave his point of view on the upgrades brought on the RB21: "We're pushing. You know, the car is probably not fast, but still we are trying to make progress, upgrade, with upgrades as much as possible. I mean, compared to the situation like I had before Spa, I can easily accept it and yeah just able to still focus on what I've got."

Tsunoda in Monza's pitlane

"I mean, the upgrade difference, I don't know how much. I would say it's not massive. I would say a couple of details, but you know, details always make a difference with this kind of type pack. But for me, being in Q3 was a target anyway, so it was good." he concluded.