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23-05-2025
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Yuki Tsunoda down on Red Bull spec again in Monaco after Imola F1 crash
Yuki Tsunoda has admitted his huge Imola F1 qualifying crash will have lingering effects, as he has to revert to a previous floor design at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix. Tsunoda suffered an enormous accident last Saturday in Q1 as he overstepped the limit of the Red Bull in the fast Tamburello chicane, sending him into the barriers. The Japanese driver thankfully climbed unhurt, but huge damage to the car meant the team had to build up a spare chassis with a new power unit and floor. Advertisement Speaking ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix Tsunoda has confirmed his crash means he will go back to being behind on specification of the Red Bull RB21 compared to team-mate Max Verstappen. has learned that Tsunoda will be reverting to Red Bull's older, pre-Miami floor. Verstappen ran the new floor in Miami before Tsunoda received it as well in Imola, but he then damaged it beyond repair in qualifying. It is understood to be the only difference with Verstappen's car this weekend. "In terms of package, to be honest I never ran the full new package yet, even Imola was a little bit different," Tsunoda said. "I don't think we're going to have a full one [in Monaco], I just made a step back anyway, which is my fault." Tsunoda said his Imola crash, which recovered from with a strong drive from a pitlane start to a point in 10th, showed he still needs to build up knowledge of how this year's Red Bull reacts to set-up changes, having jumped in at the Japanese Grand Prix without testing. "Imola qualifying, it wouldn't happen like that if I understand the car, to be honest," he explained. "In the VCARB, I don't think I've had that kind of crash by myself since 2022. I was pushing too much, so it's just lacking understanding of how the car is going to behave with each set-up. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Advertisement "The set-up I tried was completely new. To be honest, I guess the Red Bull changes more than I expected. The VCARB car, even if we change it, I don't think it would have that much of a difference. So, I just have to take it easy when I change the set-up and try something new. "It's taking slightly more than expected. But as a group we have a good relationship between me and Woody [race engineer Richard Wood] and Cooke [performance engineer Richard Cooke] as well. From our side of the garage, we just keep learning every race." The 25-year-old's job won't be any easier around the tight streets of Monaco, which leaves little room for error, but Tsunoda vows he will build up the pace gradually. "In terms of track, I quite like it, and I had good memories last two years," he said. "Apparently, the Red Bull car is a very bumpy car in Monaco and it's not an easy car to drive, that's what Max said. Advertisement "So, I just need to build the confidence and hopefully I can make a good qualifying. You can't just follow the same approach as Imola or other tracks where you have a bit of run-off, so I'm just going to build up the pace slowly." As is the case with many teams, Red Bull has brought circuit-specific upgrades to cope with Monaco's unique layout. New parts include a higher-downforce rear wing, revised brake ducts for cooling purposes and a tweaked front suspension to allow for greater steering lock to cope with the tight hairpin. Photos from Monaco GP - Practice Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing, Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing, Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images A general view of the harbour and pit building A general view of the harbour and pit building Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Pierre Gasly, Alpine Pierre Gasly, Alpine Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images A general view of the buildings alongside the circuit A general view of the buildings alongside the circuit Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Flavio Briatore, Executive Advisor of Alpine Flavio Briatore, Executive Advisor of Alpine Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Franco Colapinto, Alpine Franco Colapinto, Alpine Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images A general view of the Nouvelle Chicane A general view of the Nouvelle Chicane Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Lando Norris, McLaren Lando Norris, McLaren Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Pierre Gasly, Alpine Pierre Gasly, Alpine Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber, Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber, Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Charles Leclerc, Ferrari Charles Leclerc, Ferrari Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Alpine pitstop practice Alpine pitstop practice Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Laura Mueller, Race Engineer of Haas Laura Mueller, Race Engineer of Haas Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Oscar Piastri, McLaren Oscar Piastri, McLaren Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Fans fill the grandstands Fans fill the grandstands Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Lando Norris, McLaren Lando Norris, McLaren Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images Charles Leclerc, Ferrari Charles Leclerc, Ferrari Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Andy Hone / Motorsport Images A marshal looks down the pit lane A marshal looks down the pit lane Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images Read Also: Max Verstappen warns Imola F1 heroics hard to repeat for Red Bull in Monaco GP To read more articles visit our website.
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23-04-2025
- Sport
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Rich Paul Under Fire for Miami Heat Big Three Take
Rich Paul, the powerhouse agent behind Klutch Sports and LeBron James' longtime representative, has sparked a firestorm with his recent comments on the Miami Heat's iconic 'Big Three.' Speaking on a recent episode of The Pat McAfee Show, Paul asserted that the trio of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh wasn't a true 'Big Three.' Advertisement He credited Bosh's professionalism for taking a backseat, suggesting his role was more supplementary than starring. The remarks have ignited a heated debate among NBA fans, with many accusing Paul of rewriting history to bolster LeBron's legacy. The backlash on X was swift and unrelenting. Fans pointed out Bosh's stellar pre-Miami stats, including averaging 24 points and 11 rebounds in his final season with the Toronto Raptors, placing him among the league's elite. NBA agent Rich PaulMitchell Leff-Imagn Images 'Bosh averaged 24-11 on 52% shooting. He was top ten in all three categories and second only to LeBron in FG% among top-10 scorers. He was in 4th in PER behind KD and (drum roll) Wade and LeBron!," wrote one fan. Advertisement "Lol they act like Bosh wasn't averaging 25 and 10 in Toronto," added another. "One of the most elite big 3s in the history of the NBA. Quit the gimmick," commented one user. "Bosh was a monster before joining the Heat. The season before he was a finalist for league MVP. You can't say it's not a big 3 because of what they had him reduced to," said another. The controversy has reignited discussions about how narratives shape legacies in team sports. While Paul praised Bosh's professionalism, many feel it undermines his impact. As the debate rages, one thing is clear: the Heat's Big Three era remains a lightning rod for passion and contention. Related: Heat Name Big X-Factor Vs. Bulls in the NBA Play-In Tournament
