Yuki Tsunoda (22) of Japan, Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team, RB Honda RBPT looks on from the grid prior to the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 23, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo via Getty Images)
Yuki Tsunoda anticipates relatively smoother races in the final two rounds of the 2024 F1 season. Speaking to media, including Sportskeeda, after the Las Vegas GP, the VCARB driver acknowledged the challenges ahead, particularly in Qatar, where staying ahead of Alpine and Haas will be critical to finishing the season on a high.
VCARB has slipped to eighth in the constructors’ standings after being overtaken by Alpine and Haas. Despite the narrow gap between the three teams, Tsunoda emphasized the importance of maximizing both weekends to reclaim the sixth place VCARB held for much of the season. While confident about Qatar, he highlighted the team’s potential disadvantage in straight-line speed compared to its rivals.
Tsunoda also stressed that the tight field makes qualifying crucial, requiring a strong car setup from FP1 onwards. He acknowledged the final two races might be easier than Las Vegas but expects a fierce battle among the three teams and their six drivers.
