Racing Bulls were one of the standout performers during Friday practice for the Australian Grand Prix, with Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar’s pace catching the attention of their rivals.
Tsunoda, heading into his fifth season at Red Bull’s sister team, posted the fourth-fastest time in FP2, behind only Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and the two McLarens, while debutant Hadjar impressively backed him up in sixth place.
FP2: Leclerc sets the pace ahead of Piastri and Norris during second practice in Australia
Reviewing his and the outfit’s first day of the new season, Tsunoda said: “Well, obviously it’s a good start, for the first day. I’m sure other teams will pick up the pace tomorrow, in qualifying especially. It definitely looks good.
“Inside the car, there’s not that much huge, I would say, outstanding [with] the balance and whatever. A happy day in the office, but obviously we just have to definitely keep focused and keep digging [out] the performance.
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