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Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda has been summoned by FIA officials at the Canadian Grand Prix to present his RB21 car for inspection. This procedure is part of a standard pre-race protocol known as the rolling car display, where selected cars are examined by FIA stewards and viewed by the media before any on-track action begins. Along with Tsunoda’s Red Bull, cars from Alex Albon of Williams and Esteban Ocon of Haas were also randomly chosen for inspection.
The purpose of this display is to allow a closer look at the vehicles’ technical features and ensure everything aligns with FIA regulations. It’s not tied to any suspected rule violations or investigations. The FIA clarified that this is a routine part of the race weekend schedule. If the weather turns bad, teams are allowed to set up the display inside their garages. However, the forecast for the Canadian Grand Prix appears favorable, suggesting the display will proceed as originally planned.
Each team is typically required to display at least one car during the weekend, especially if technical upgrades have been introduced. Although Red Bull is not unveiling any significant new components in Montreal, the team has made small circuit-specific changes, particularly to the car’s floor. The team continues to optimize the RB21’s setup, which has proven to be a challenge for drivers not named Max Verstappen.
Yuki Tsunoda has struggled with the RB21’s handling, which many believe is heavily tailored to suit Verstappen’s driving style. As a result, Tsunoda has found it difficult to extract consistent performance from the car. He has scored only seven points across the first seven races of the season and hasn’t finished higher than ninth. The lack of results has led to growing scrutiny from within the Red Bull organization.
There is a sense of urgency surrounding Tsunoda’s performances. With Red Bull currently falling behind rivals like McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes in the Constructors’ Championship, pressure is mounting on both drivers to deliver. Some in the team’s leadership have even pointed to Tsunoda’s struggles as a key factor in Red Bull’s recent dip in form.
Despite the pressure, Tsunoda remains hopeful. Heading into the Canadian Grand Prix, he acknowledged the need to improve and confirmed he has been given the green light to trial a new setup adjustment that he helped develop. He’s hoping this change will allow him to better handle the car and perform closer to expectations at this critical point in the season.
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