Yuki Tsunoda
Born: May 11, 2000 (age 24)
Height: 5' 2.5" (159cm)
Hometown: Sagamihara, Japan
Nationality: 
Japanese
JapaneseTeam: RB
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Home favourite Charles Leclerc ends wait for Monaco Grand Prix win
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finally ends the wait to win his home race with victory in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.
May 26, 17:36
Sauber form dips to 'embarrassing' levels - report
Sauber's ongoing crisis in performance has reached what veteran journalist Roger Benoit describes as an "embarrassing" state.
May 26, 09:07
Charles Leclerc takes pole in Monaco with Max Verstappen down grid
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc takes pole at his home Monaco Grand Prix with Championship leader Max Verstappen down the grid.
May 25, 17:24
Sargeant battling to keep F1 seat amid rising competition
Logan Sargeant openly acknowledges his ongoing struggle to maintain his position at Williams. The underperforming American driver is keenly aware of the growing chatter regarding his potential replacement for the 2025 season, which could be notable drivers like Valtteri Bottas and even Carlos Sainz.
May 25, 10:41
Red Bull rules out Mick Schumacher for junior F1 seat
Red Bull has no plans to kick-start Mick Schumacher's halted Formula 1 racing career, the organization's senior F1 advisor Dr Helmut Marko has firmly stated.
May 24, 09:20
Perez remains Red Bull's top F1 pick for 2025
Sergio Perez is still regarded as Red Bull's "first option" to team up with Max Verstappen in the 2025 Formula 1 season.
May 24, 09:16
Sainz quiet on rumoured Mercedes snub for 2025
Carlos Sainz is keeping his thoughts to himself amidst emerging gossip that Mercedes has definitively declined him for the 2025 season - as new rumours suggest he might be nearing an agreement with Williams.
May 24, 09:14
F1 driver buzz: Sainz to Audi, Perez wants more from Red Bull?
The driver market frenzy in Formula 1 continues unabated in the brief period between the Imola and Monaco grands prix.
May 22, 10:19
Max Verstappen holds off Lando Norris charge to win Imola Grand Prix
Max Verstappen holds off a late charge from Lando Norris to get back to winning ways in Sunday's Imola Grand Prix.
May 19, 15:47
Max Verstappen edges out Oscar Piastri for Imola pole
Red Bull's Max Verstappen claims pole position for Sunday's Imola Grand Prix, edging out McLaren's Oscar Piastri.
May 18, 16:28
Aston Martin condemns disrespect towards Lance Stroll
Rival Formula 1 teams often treat Lance Stroll with "disrespect" and "unfairness," according to Aston Martin boss Mike Krack.
May 16, 08:04
Max Verstappen wins Sprint race, claims pole in Miami
Red Bull's Max Verstappen enjoys a day of dominance on Saturday as he wins the Miami Sprint race before claiming pole for Sunday's Grand Prix.
May 4, 22:52
Mind over matter? Marko questions Ricciardo's fresh chassis
Dr. Helmut Marko suggests that the improvement Daniel Ricciardo experienced from his new monocoque in China might be predominantly psychological.
Apr 25, 09:38
Teams, drivers divided on expanding F1 points through P12
The Formula 1 community is currently split as discussions loom regarding the potential broadening of the existing points allocation system.
Apr 23, 10:28
Fresh chassis brings hope for Ricciardo's dwindling F1 career
Daniel Ricciardo remains optimistic about reviving his ailing Formula 1 career.
Apr 21, 07:50
Honda eager for Yuki Tsunoda's switch to Aston Martin
Honda is openly enthusiastic about the prospect of Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda joining Aston Martin in time for the new regulations slated for the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Apr 20, 09:08
Marko discusses F1 prospects for Ricciardo, Sainz, Perez and Lawson
Carlos Sainz appears more likely to join Audi-owned Sauber than to return to the Red Bull family next year, according to insights from Red Bull's influential Austrian F1 advisor, Dr Helmut Marko. He does, however, admit to "talking to him" about Sainz's next move away from Ferrari.
Apr 18, 08:10
'No plan B' to Alonso for Aston Martin - De la Rosa
Momentum is building towards a deal to keep Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin beyond 2024.
Apr 10, 08:35
Lawson could replace Ricciardo soon - Van der Garde
Daniel Ricciardo could be on his last legs in Formula 1, former driver Giedo van der Garde is warning.
Apr 10, 08:32
Red Bull not ruling out 2025 promotion for Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda has leapt into contention to secure a promotion to Red Bull's top team for 2025.
Apr 8, 09:20
Max Verstappen back on top at Japanese Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen returns to the winners' circle with victory in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.
Apr 7, 09:18
RB sceptical about Ricciardo's chassis switch
Team racing director Alan Permane is sceptical a change of chassis for Daniel Ricciardo will make any difference for the struggling Australian.
Apr 6, 08:46
Max Verstappen secures pole for Japanese Grand Prix
Max Verstappen secures pole position for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez.
Apr 6, 08:04
Ricciardo ponders over potential flaw in chassis amid latest slump
Daniel Ricciardo has begun to question whether switching chassis could be the solution to his recent downturn in performance. The 34-year-old Australian had hoped to make a strong impression in the RB cockpit this season to secure a return to the main Red Bull Racing team. Yet, it is his teammate Yuki Tsunoda who currently dominates the team dynamic.
Apr 5, 07:31
Yuki Tsunoda: Rising above emotion for F1 success
Yuki Tsunoda is ambitiously aiming for a top position in Formula 1, asserting his mature readiness for such a role.
Apr 2, 17:45
Carlos Sainz Sr seeks title-contending seat for son in 2025
Toto Wolff joins Christian Horner in spotlighting Carlos Sainz as a potential candidate for a premier racing seat in 2025. Despite his standout performance as the sole driver to eclipse a Red Bull in the last two seasons, Sainz remains uncontracted for the upcoming year.
Mar 27, 08:15
Marko clarifies Ricciardo's position amid Lawson rumours
Dr. Helmut Marko has quashed speculation about Daniel Ricciardo being given a two-race window to improve his performances or face replacement at RB by Liam Lawson before the Miami Grand Prix. German media outlets report that team owner Red Bull's chief advisor Marko rebutted these claims, which originated from New Zealand publications, following Ricciardo's difficulties in outperforming Yuki Tsunoda in the 2024 season so far.
Mar 27, 08:11
Clock ticking for Ricciardo: Red Bull's two-race ultimatum
Daniel Ricciardo's candle in Formula 1 might be close to being blown out, with possibly just two races left to secure his position.
Mar 26, 08:41
Yuki Tsunoda's rising star: Marko eyes him for top Red Bull seat
Yuki Tsunoda's prospects within Formula 1 are quickly brightening, as Red Bull deliberates on future driver shifts. This year pits him against the once-favored Daniel Ricciardo for Sergio Perez's current seat at Red Bull next season, within their junior F1 team.
Mar 25, 08:05
Changing guard: Tsunoda's rise and Ricciardo's likely F1 exit
As one driver sets his sights on ascending to the very pinnacle of the Formula 1 grid, his teammate appears to be approaching the sport's exit.
Mar 24, 13:10
Carlos Sainz Jr wins Australian Grand Prix after early Max Verstappen retirement
Carlos Sainz Jr wins the Australian Grand Prix - just 16 days after appendix surgery - after Max Verstappen suffers an early retirement in his Red Bull.
Mar 24, 08:06
Max Verstappen edges out Carlos Sainz Jr for Australian Grand Prix pole
Max Verstappen again qualifies on pole for the Australian Grand Prix, sealing first place on the grid for the third time this season.
Mar 23, 09:17
Marko signals change as Ricciardo and Tsunoda struggle
A major decision is looming large for Sergio Perez, Daniel Ricciardo, and Yuki Tsunoda, as they navigate Red Bull's notorious sword of Damocles.
Mar 23, 08:41
Ricciardo hits back at rumours of F1 career end
Daniel Ricciardo tried to put a swift end to speculation his days in Formula 1 are coming to an end.
Mar 19, 06:47
Max Verstappen claims pole for Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
Defending world champion Max Verstappen cruises to pole for Saturday's Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.
Mar 8, 18:06
Tsunoda at Aston Martin would be 'great' - Honda
Honda says no decision has been taken as to whether Yuki Tsunoda will move on from the Red Bull family next year.
Mar 6, 07:02
Acceptable to call rebranded F1 team 'RB' - boss
It's acceptable for fans and the media to call the rebranded Alpha Tauri team 'Racing Bulls' or simply 'RB', CEO Peter Bayer says.
Mar 4, 07:25
Ricciardo expects A-B team saga to 'calm down'
Daniel Ricciardo thinks the controversy surrounding RB's relationship with the senior team Red Bull Racing will "calm down" early in 2024.
Feb 29, 07:49
Sainz 'probably' won't wait for Red Bull decision - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko openly admits that at least three drivers, and potentially four or more, are eyeing Sergio Perez's Red Bull seat for 2025.
Feb 27, 08:50
Sainz not surprised at Red Bull's early 2024 pace
As Formula 1 gets to the end of the sole pre-season test, the feeling up and down the Bahrain pitlane is unanimous - Red Bull still has easily the fastest car.
Feb 23, 07:15
