Tsunoda Misses Q3 in Mexico but Inherits P10 as Red Bull Keeps 2026 Decision Open
The Japanese driver cites shared low mechanical grip with Max Verstappen, pledging to keep performing.
Overview
- He qualified 11th at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, missing Q3 by 0.012s to Isack Hadjar.
- He was a little over two tenths slower than Verstappen, who lines up fifth for the race.
- Carlos Sainz’s five-place grid penalty promotes Tsunoda to a P10 start.
- Tsunoda says he will “just keep performing” as Red Bull delays a call on 2026 seats for both the works team and Racing Bulls.
- He and Verstappen reported low mechanical grip and sensitive tire warm-up that they say curtailed one-lap pace.