Franz Tost has advised Yuki Tsunoda isn’t “diligent sufficient” when discussing his current Crimson Bull F1 type.
Like his predecessor Liam Lawson, Tsunoda has struggled to get near Max Verstappen.
Whereas there was a disparity for many of the season by way of upgrades, Tsunoda has did not impress since becoming a member of the crew from the Japanese Grand Prix.
Tsunoda has scored factors in simply three races since becoming a member of Crimson Bull.
Tsunoda confirmed some enchancment in Belgium and Hungary earlier than the summer time break.
In Hungary, he was simply over a tenth off Verstappen in qualifying.
Nevertheless, at Monza, Tsunoda completed outdoors of the factors in a automobile which received the race.
Strain continues to ramp up round Tsunoda as his F1 future is unsure.
Isack Hadjar is extensively thought to be F1’s rookie of the 12 months, taking his maiden podium on the Dutch Grand Prix.
It’s anticipated that Hadjar will take Tsunoda’s place alongside Verstappen subsequent 12 months.
Tost’s concept on Tsunoda
Tost was Racing Bulls’ (beforehand Toro Rosso/AlphaTauri) crew principal from 2006 to the top of 2023.
Franz Tost
Because of this, he had the chance to handle and work with Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo.
In an interview with Servus TV, Tost praised Tsunoda for his uncooked pace, however questioned his work ethic.
“Yuki is superb by way of pace, however perhaps that is the issue,” Tost stated. “He has at all times impressed with excellent performances within the decrease courses, each in Components 3 and Components 2. All of it fell into his lap.
“I’ve at all times informed him: Yuki, it’s important to work in Components 1. If I drive 5 tenths to at least one second slower than my teammate, then I keep within the paddock day and evening or research the information till I do know why I am slower.
“And you continue to should take Yuki there. He’s gifted, however sadly he isn’t zealous sufficient, not diligent sufficient to compensate for his shortcomings.”
