Red Bull Boss Christian Horner Praises Yuki Tsunoda’s Progress Amidst Crash Incident

In a surprising turn of events during the second practice session of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing’s promising young driver, Yuki Tsunoda, found himself in a tricky situation. Despite crashing with just nine minutes remaining, Tsunoda remained unfazed and quickly took responsibility for his mistake, attributing it to oversteering at the final corner.

The Aftermath of the Crash

Undeterred by the incident, Tsunoda climbed out of the car unscathed and promptly apologized to his team. With a lengthy repair job ahead, Red Bull boss Christian Horner was quick to downplay the crash, acknowledging that it had damaged the front suspension and wing but expressing hope for the condition of the floor.

Despite the setback, Horner praised Tsunoda’s performance up until the crash, noting his improving confidence and competitive times. He expressed optimism about the progress being made by the number 22 car.

Red Bull Advisor Helmut Marko’s Perspective

Meanwhile, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko viewed the crash as an unfortunate accident, but he was encouraged by Tsunoda’s speed. However, he found it puzzling that the error occurred during a long run rather than on a qualifying lap.

Marko explained that Tsunoda had intentionally used a different setup for short runs to gauge the direction for future adjustments. He expressed hope that the damage was not extensive and reiterated his belief that the crash was an unlucky incident.

Interestingly, Marko suggested that such a mistake might have been more expected during a qualifying lap than on a long run. He hinted at a forthcoming discussion with Tsunoda to address the issue.