Yuki Tsunoda

Born: May 11, 2000

Height: 5' 2.5" (159cm)

Hometown: Sagamihara, Japan
Nationality: Japan Japanese
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Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Honda says Tsunoda free to join Cadillac or Haas in 2026
Yuki Tsunoda is free to race for a non-Honda-affiliated team in Formula 1 next season, according to Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe.
Jul 18, 17:00
Christian Horner pictured in August 2024
Mekies faces major Red Bull decisions after Horner exit
Christian Horner may have been sacked last week, but attention remains firmly fixed on the aftermath of his departure and the “new chapter” now unfolding at Red Bull Racing.
Jul 14, 06:11
Nico Hulkenberg pictured on March 13, 2025
Hulkenberg nearly signed by Red Bull and Ferrari
Nico Hulkenberg’s long-awaited first Formula 1 podium at Silverstone has reignited talk of the opportunities that slipped through his fingers during a career spanning nearly 250 grands prix.
Jul 9, 06:05
Isack Hadjar pictured on December 10, 2024
Hadjar says Red Bull future not discussed with Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has yet to raise the subject of 2026 with Red Bull junior Isack Hadjar, despite the rookie’s standout debut season in Formula 1.
Jul 7, 07:30
Sergio Perez on December 8, 2024
Verstappen and Hadjar back Perez for Cadillac seat
Sergio Perez is getting support from within the paddock as rumours grow about a potential Formula 1 return in 2026 with Cadillac.
Jul 7, 07:30
Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz under fire for airing Williams issues publicly
Carlos Sainz's highly-anticipated move to Williams is not off to the smoothest of starts, according to one former Formula 1 driver.
Jul 6, 06:05
Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Rookie alternatives not ready to replace Tsunoda - Marko
While speculation around Max Verstappen’s future dominates headlines, Dr Helmut Marko admits that Yuki Tsunoda is also under pressure to secure his long-term place in Formula 1.
Jul 4, 05:45
Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Schumacher says Tsunoda could be out by end of year
Yuki Tsunoda’s long-anticipated promotion to the senior Red Bull team may ultimately lead to his exit from Formula 1, according to former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher.
Jul 3, 07:40
Helmut Marko on May 30, 2025
No second chance for Lawson as Marko stands by Tsunoda decision
While speculation swirls around Max Verstappen and George Russell’s long-term futures, don’t expect any clarity at Silverstone.
Jun 30, 09:01
Helmut Marko on May 30, 2025
Marko won't rule out promotion for rising star Hadjar
Dr Helmut Marko says rising star Isack Hadjar is firmly in contention for a promotion within Red Bull’s F1 ranks, potentially as early as 2026.
Jun 29, 07:35
Lance Stroll on September 1, 2024
Stroll defends form amid rumours of Aston Martin changes
Lance Stroll has hit back at growing criticism over his recent performances and questions about his long-term place at Aston Martin.
Jun 28, 08:20
Lance Stroll on September 1, 2024
Aston Martin chiefs continue to back Stroll
Another senior figure at Aston Martin has spoken up in defence of Lance Stroll as pressure continues to mount on the Canadian driver.
Jun 25, 09:00
Max Verstappen pictured on September 1, 2024
Red Bull building depth in case Verstappen walks
For Red Bull Racing, their driver situation is both a strength and a looming challenge.
Jun 15, 08:11
Isack Hadjar pictured on December 10, 2024
Red Bull rookie Hadjar ‘ready for faster car’ - boss
Isack Hadjar is capable of stepping up to Red Bull Racing if called upon - that is the view of Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies, even after the 20-year-old rookie admitted in Montreal that he’s “not ready” to be Max Verstappen’s teammate.
Jun 14, 09:00
Formula 1 logo
Another F1 steward suspended over media comments
A second former Formula 1 driver has landed in hot water with the FIA over public remarks deemed inappropriate for a race steward.
Jun 14, 09:00
Lance Stroll on September 1, 2024
Glock urges Aston Martin to drop Stroll for 2026
Lance Stroll is running out of time in Formula 1, according to former grand prix driver Timo Glock.
Jun 14, 09:00
Isack Hadjar pictured on December 10, 2024
Hadjar agrees he's not ready to partner Verstappen
Isack Hadjar agrees with those who think he is not yet ready to be Max Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull Racing.
Jun 13, 08:30
Esteban Ocon on November 28, 2024
Ocon defends Stroll’s place in Formula 1
Aston Martin has dismissed speculation that Lance Stroll is on the verge of being replaced in the team’s Formula 1 lineup.
Jun 12, 14:00
General image of the Formula 1 logo on June 29, 2024
New F1 fans don't understand motorsport culture
Many of the newer fans entering the world of top-level single seater racing don’t understand “how motorsport works,” according to Formula 2 driver Richard Verschoor.
Jun 9, 13:51
Max Verstappen poses for a photo on January 2, 2017
FIA may approve Lindblad’s F1 debut next week
Arvid Lindblad could soon find himself on the Formula 1 grid.
Jun 6, 15:49
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Red Bull admits struggle to find Verstappen teammate
Red Bull still hasn’t found the right teammate for Max Verstappen, with Helmut Marko admitting the team needs a driver who can stay consistent without trying to directly challenge the reigning champion.
Jun 5, 17:27
Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Verstappen defends Tsunoda - 'He's not a pancake'
Max Verstappen has stepped in to defend current teammate Yuki Tsunoda, suggesting Red Bull's ongoing car issues are at the heart of the problem — not the driver.
Jun 1, 14:30
Sergio Perez on December 8, 2024
Perez hints at 2026 return with Cadillac F1 team
Sergio Perez says he hasn't ruled out a return to Formula 1 — if the right opportunity comes along.
Jun 1, 10:30
Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Tsunoda must improve to stay at Red Bull - Horner
Yuki Tsunoda has more to prove if he wants to retain his place at Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen in 2026.
May 30, 11:00
Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024
Marko hints at summer driver shakeup at Red Bull
Dr Helmut Marko has not closed the door on further changes to Red Bull's driver lineup — potentially even before the end of the current season.
May 26, 11:40
Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Marko frustrated as Tsunoda misses Q3 in Monaco
Dr Helmut Marko continues to apply pressure to Yuki Tsunoda amid a difficult run of form for the Japanese driver.
May 25, 08:38
Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024
Hadjar emerging as real Tsunoda challenger - Marko
Isack Hadjar is fast becoming a serious contender to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing, according to the team's influential advisor, Dr Helmut Marko.
May 24, 09:35
Liam Lawson on September 1, 2024
Lawson's F1 future in doubt as Hadjar, Lindblad impress
Liam Lawson may be running out of time to prove he belongs in Formula 1, according to former Red Bull driver Robert Doornbos.
May 21, 09:35
Dietrich Mateschitz pictured in November 2010
Mateschitz Jr. says Red Bull must keep Verstappen
Max Verstappen has won over one of Red Bull's most powerful figures — co-owner Mark Mateschitz — with a commanding performance at Imola.
May 20, 12:00
Franco Colapinto pictured on September 14, 2024
Colapinto fans slammed for online attacks on rivals
F1's governing body and the Alpine team have issued strong rebukes after a wave of online abuse was aimed at Franco Colapinto's rivals following the Argentine driver's Formula 1 return.
May 20, 11:30
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Max Verstappen ensures three-driver title battle with Emilia Romagna Grand Prix win
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen cruises to victory in Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, setting up a three-driver Formula 1 title battle.
May 18, 14:55
Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Tsunoda crash won't cost him Red Bull seat, says Marko
Helmut Marko has confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda remains safe in his Red Bull seat despite a dramatic crash during qualifying at Imola.
May 18, 12:14
Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Hadjar's rise threatens Tsunoda's Red Bull seat
Red Bull consultant Dr Helmut Marko believes rookie Isack Hadjar's impressive Formula 1 debut is placing significant pressure on Yuki Tsunoda's position within the team.
May 16, 11:05
Sergio Perez on December 8, 2024
Lawson, Tsunoda fall short of Perez's legacy - Fittipaldi
Sergio Perez's standing in Formula 1 is undergoing a remarkable revival in 2025, even as he remains off the grid, according to two-time world champion Emerson Fittipaldi.
May 9, 11:30
Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024
Marko rejects talk of imminent F1 retirement
Dr Helmut Marko has firmly dismissed growing speculation that he is nearing retirement from his influential role as Red Bull's motorsport advisor.
May 8, 14:30
Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024
Marko stands by Tsunoda swap, no regrets on Lawson
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has expressed no remorse for the decision to replace Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda just two races into the 2025 Formula 1 season.
May 7, 14:47
Zak Brown pictured on October 18, 2024
McLaren mocks Red Bull's 'tyre water' suspicions in Miami
Tensions between championship rivals McLaren and Red Bull have flared again in Miami, with McLaren playfully mocking Red Bull's suspicions about their tyre management techniques.
May 3, 10:05
Sergio Perez pictured on September 14, 2024
Perez on Cadillac's radar but no deal signed yet
Despite strong speculation linking Sergio Perez to a 2026 Formula 1 return with Cadillac, no contract has been signed, according to Sky Italia reporter Roberto Chinchera.
May 3, 09:35
Sergio Perez pictured on September 14, 2024
Perez's Miami visit fuels Cadillac F1 speculation
Sergio Perez is in Miami for this weekend's Formula 1 Grand Prix, perhaps a routine visit given his ownership of a home in the dynamic US city, known for its fusion of Latin American and American cultures.
Apr 30, 09:44
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Max Verstappen secures Saudi Arabia Grand Prix pole after Lando Norris crashes out in Q3
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen qualifies fastest for Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Championship leader Lando Norris crashes out in Q3.
Apr 19, 18:28
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