Yuki Tsunoda in F1
Tsunoda's journey to F1 began when Honda and Red Bull decided to form a partnership in 2017. There was also interest in a collaboration between the talent programs of both companies, and when Helmut Marko visited Japan to see what Honda had to offer, Tsunoda immediately stood out. As a replacement for Daniil Kvyat, Tsunoda made his F1 debut at AlphaTauri in 2021. His debut was inconsistent, but the young Japanese driver frequently showed that he had plenty of talent.
Yuki Tsunoda 2025
After missing out on a promotion to Red Bull Racing, Tsunoda will again be with the Racing Bulls team of Laurent Mekies in the 2025 F1 season. With an eighth place in the Constructors' Championship in 2024, it will be tough for the Japanese driver to make a big impact in the coming year. Rookie Isack Hadjar will join the Red Bull sister team as Tsunoda's teammate.
Yuki Tsunoda 2024
In the early years of Tsunoda's career, we often expected a fiery radio message during incidents, but in 2024, Tsunoda continued his trend from 2023 of reacting with fewer curse words. It was no surprise that the Japanese driver once again received a contract with the Racing Bulls team (formerly AlphaTauri) for the 2024 F1 season, where he had already shown his strength in 2023, outpacing teammates Nyck de Vries and Daniel Ricciardo. In 2024, the car wasn't something to brag about, but Tsunoda was able to regularly mix it up in the battles for around tenth place. He ultimately finished 14th in the F1 Championship. After the 18th race of the Formula 1 season, Tsunoda got a new teammate, Liam Lawson, as veteran Ricciardo was underperforming according to the Red Bull management.
Yuki Tsunoda Age, Nationality, and Height
Yuki Tsunoda was born on May 11, 2000, and holds Japanese nationality. He is 24 years old and will celebrate his 25th birthday on May 11, 2025. In terms of height, Tsunoda is the shortest driver on the grid, standing at 1.59 meters and weighing 54 kilograms.
Yuki Tsunoda to Red Bull
After completing four seasons with the sister team of Oracle Red Bull Racing, many people expected Yuki Tsunoda to replace Sergio Pérez as Max Verstappen's teammate. Surprisingly, this coveted seat ultimately went to Tsunoda's former teammate, New Zealander Liam Lawson.
Yuki Tsunoda Girlfriend
It is unclear if Tsunoda currently has a girlfriend. In 2022, he revealed during a livestream that he was in a relationship, but it is unknown with whom, and it was said to be a budding romance. Tsunoda may be single at the moment, though he has previously mentioned that his relationship with former teammate Pierre Gasly felt like a sort of "romance."
Yuki Tsunoda Salary and Net Worth
In 2024, Tsunoda's income was estimated at over 900,000 euros, with his net worth around 4 million euros.
Yuki Tsunoda News
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