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.

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.

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.

4 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. ...

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.

Jun 8, 2024 · Yuki Tsunoda will continue to race for RB into 2025, with the team confirming that they have taken up the option on their agreement with the Japanese driver to keep him at the squad next season.

Jun 8, 2024 · The RB Formula 1 team has officially confirmed Yuki Tsunoda is staying put for the 2025 season. With Sergio Perez signing a new deal at Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen, Tsunoda saw his slim...

May 11, 2000 · Yuki Tsunoda started the 2023 season with new team-mate Nyck de Vries after the team lost Pierre Gasly to Alpine. The Japanese driver had three team-mates over...

Jan 29, 2025 · Yuki Tsunoda is reportedly set to be named Red Bull Racing’s official reserve driver for the 2025 Formula 1 season. According to Autosport, the 24-year-old, who is entering his fifth season with Red Bull’s junior team Racing Bulls, will assume the role of Red Bull’s fallback option despite being overlooked for a promotion to the senior team.