Yuki Tsunoda (Japanese: 角田 裕毅, Hepburn: Tsunoda Yūki, pronounced [tsɯnoda jɯ̟ᵝːkʲi]; born 11 May 2000) is a Japanese racing driver, who competes in Formula One for Racing Bulls. Born in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Tsunoda began competitive kart racing aged nine.

Jan 28, 2025 · Yuki Tsunoda has been appointed as the official reserve driver for Red Bull Racing for the upcoming 2025 Formula 1 season. Although he was considered a candidate to replace Sergio Perez, Tsunoda ...

1 day ago · Yuki Tsunoda’s ‘most likely’ Formula 1 role in 2026 is as Aston Martin’s reserve driver. Photo by Dan Istitene – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images. Tsunoda finds himself in a tricky position, knowing that his long-term future is unlikely to be at Red Bull after being overlooked as Perez’s replacement over the winter.

5 days ago · Red Bull’s decision to promote Liam Lawson over Yuki Tsunoda was one of the biggest talking points in F1 last winter. Across the paddock, the consensus was that Tsunoda deserved a chance alongside Verstappen. This was not the only example of Tsunoda’s market value increasing though – as several teams wanted his services for 2025. ...

Nov 5, 2000 · Tsunoda's ascent to the top tier of motorsport was astonishingly rapid: he went from racing in Japanese F4 to a Formula 1 seat with AlphaTauri, now Racing Bulls, in just over three years, having arrived in Europe in 2019 with no knowledge of the circuits.

6 days ago · Given Tsunoda’s predicament, a Lindblad-Isack Hadjar line-up at the de facto junior team seems most likely for 2026. Haas chief Ayao Komatsu is a strong admirer of Yuki Tsunoda. Speaking on The Race F1 podcast, journalist Scott Mitchell-Malm assessed Tsunoda’s options should he leave the Red Bull stable.

Dec 19, 2024 · Yuki Tsunoda finds himself coming towards an F1 career crossroads after being overlooked by the senior Red Bull team. Red Bull’s decision to promote Racing Bulls...

Feb 2, 2025 · Nov 23, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan (22) arrives for the Las Vegas Grand Prix drivers parade at the Las Vegas Circuit.

Jan 27, 2025 · Yuki Tsunoda has no doubt he can carry the unusual mantle of being a team leader going into the new F1 season. Approaching his fifth year with the junior Red Bull team, the Japanese driver is the outright number one driver. Following his debut year in 2021, Tsunoda spent the following year still learning from the more experienced Pierre Gasly. ...

Yuki Tsunoda (Japanese: 角田 裕毅, Tsunoda Yūki, pronounced [tsɯnoda jɯ̟ᵝːkʲi]; born 11 May 2000) is a Japanese racing driver currently competing in Formula One for the RB Formula One Team.