Tsunoda admits feeling ‘a lot of pressure’ as he takes P12 in Canada

Yuki Tsunoda, the Red Bull driver, candidly shared his struggles after finishing P12 at the Canadian Grand Prix, marking his third consecutive race without points. The Japanese driver admitted to feeling "a lot of pressure" as he continues to adapt to the Red Bull RB21, a car he previously likened to a "science room" due to its complexity. Tsunoda's weekend was hampered by a 10-place grid penalty received for overtaking Oscar Piastri under red flag conditions in Free Practice 3, forcing him to start from the back despite qualifying 11th. Despite making some gains during the race, he ultimately couldn't break into the points. He conceded that P12 was likely the maximum achievable from his compromised starting position, noting the car's pace was "okay, not amazing but still not too bad." A silver lining for Tsunoda was the improved car performance, which felt "a bit more normal or better than last previous races," offering a boost in motivation. Reflecting on the pressure, he acknowledged it's a part of the challenge he embraces as an opportunity to improve and prove himself. Looking ahead, Tsunoda hopes for a stronger showing at the Red Bull Ring for the Austrian Grand Prix, his team's home event.