Christian Horner refused to immediately reply whether or not Purple Bull might make a second F1 driver change amid Yuki Tsunoda’s troublesome run of type.
Like all of his predecessors, Tsunoda has struggled to get near teammate Max Verstappen.
Whereas Tsunoda has made it into Q3 and scored factors, the Spanish Grand Prix proved to be disappointing.
Tsunoda certified final and began from the pit lane.
Purple Bull blamed an “incorrect setup selection” for Tsunoda’s poor qualifying show, regardless that he didn’t make a lot progress within the race.
Talking through the Barcelona weekend, Horner was requested in the event that they had been open to a different driver change.
“I feel I’m going to take a leaf out of Flavio’s [Briatore] guide and say, ‘I don’t need to reply it’,” he stated. “Look, it’s early days for Yuki. He’s nonetheless settling in. He’s been in Q3, scored factors, he’s scored factors from the pit lane.
“He’s had just a few incidents as properly, so he has an extended option to go. We’ll determine. We’ve obtained loads of time on our facet.
“I feel the one factor that we are able to do is give him [Tsunoda] time and assist and try to get a set-up that he’s obtained confidence in.
“Driving these vehicles is all about confidence, and that’s what he wants to search out. I feel he’ll get there. He’s quick. He’s simply obtained to piece all of it collectively.
“We hold seeing flashes of efficiency. We simply must see him put all of it collectively. I feel he’s able to that.”
Is Isack Hadjar subsequent in line?
Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar has been one of many revelations of the season.
Since his dramatic lap on the formation lap on the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Hadjar has been one in every of F1’s star performers.
Hadjar has constantly out-performed Liam Lawson since his return to the group.
The Frenchman shall be cautious of a fast promotion to Purple Bull, although.
Given the likes of Alex Albon, Pierre Gasly and Sergio Perez have all struggled lately, it’s doubtless Hadjar will face the identical destiny when it comes to battling the automobile alongside Verstappen.
