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Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull Nightmare: RB21 “Melting” Crisis Reveals Austrian GP Struggle

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
June 30, 2025
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Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull Nightmare: RB21 “Melting” Crisis Reveals Austrian GP Struggle

Yuki Tsunoda seen during the FIA Formula1 World Championship at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria on June 29, 2025. // Jörg Mitter / Red Bull Ring // SI202506291184 // Usage for editorial use only //

Yuki Tsunoda’s Nightmare at the Austrian GP: A Disaster Unfolds as RB21 “Melts” Under Pressure

Yuki Tsunoda’s performance at the Austrian Grand Prix left much to be desired, as he crossed the finish line as the last driver in a disastrous showing. The Japanese driver expressed his frustration, likening the performance of the RB21 car to “melting” lap by lap during the race. Tsunoda’s struggles in the Red Bull team have raised concerns, especially as he falls behind his predecessor, Liam Lawson, in the standings.

The Austrian GP proved to be one of Tsunoda’s weakest races this season, marred by a 10-second penalty for a collision with Franco Colapinto, ultimately finishing in 16th place. Despite apologizing for the incident, Tsunoda lamented the deteriorating performance of the Red Bull car throughout the race, stating, “it feels like the car or the tire is just melting lap by lap, corner to corner, whatever it is.”

Joining a lineage of Red Bull drivers who have failed to match Max Verstappen’s prowess, Tsunoda finds himself grappling with the disparity in performance. Verstappen has been a dominant force for Red Bull this season, securing 155 out of 162 points for the team. Tsunoda’s struggles were further accentuated by his inability to decipher how Verstappen manages to extract the best out of the car.

Despite efforts to analyze the data and improve his performance, Tsunoda admitted the challenges he faces in understanding the key differences that set Verstappen apart. The young driver acknowledged the need to explore alternative perspectives to enhance his driving style and race pace. As questions loom over Tsunoda’s future with the team, he affirmed that he still retains the full support of the Red Bull squad.

The high stakes and intense competition in Formula 1 have placed Yuki Tsunoda under the microscope, as he grapples with the demands of performing at the pinnacle of motorsport. With mounting pressure and expectations, Tsunoda faces a pivotal juncture in his career as he strives to overcome obstacles and solidify his place among the elite drivers in the sport.

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