Yuki Tsunoda outlines unusual cause of Red Bull struggles

Yuki Tsunoda has outlined an unusual cause for his early difficulties at Red Bull, with him not yet having "muscle memory" with the RB21. 

The Japanese driver has struggled to adjust to Red Bull's latest car since switching seats with Liam Lawson ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. 

Since his promotion from Racing Bulls, Tsunoda has scored just six points, 57 less than Max Verstappen across the same time period. 

Tsunoda has rarely gotten close to the four-time world champion, who has also complained about the performance of the RB21. 

For this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Tsunoda will have the upgrades Verstappen received in Miami, in what the driver is hopeful will be a boost to his potential. 

However, it is the small moments of correction which continue to hold the 25-year-old back, compared to when he raced for the sister team.

"I think it's just, it's coming from I feel like not [having] muscle memory [when driving the car]," Tsunoda told select media, including RacingNews365. 

"Everything at VCARB, when the car [snapped], it was super easy to react. I didn't have to think about anything to react to it. 

"But so far, obviously, [there's] still some unpredictable movements happening. And, yeah, those things just come with experience, I guess. And yeah, I'm looking forward to this weekend. 

"It's going to be the same car as Max's this weekend. So at least I'll get to know, at least what the exact limitations are. It's always [changes] with a different floor. But let's see."