Yuki Tsunoda

Yuki Tsunoda is a Japanese racing driver recognized for his rapid ascent through junior formulae to a Formula One career, now competing with Red Bull Racing. After an impressive rookie season in the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2020, Yuki Tsunoda secured third place overall with Carlin, achieving three race wins and seven podium finishes. His stellar performance earned him the prestigious FIA Rookie of the Year and the Anthoine Hubert Award. Supported by Honda’s Formula Dream Project, Tsunoda’s rapid ascent through junior formulae began in 2016, where he became the Super-FJ All-Japan Final Champion and achieved 5th place in the Super-FJ Okayama Series.

In this new chapter, Tsunoda will partner with reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, a move that underscores his recognized talent and future potential within a top-tier Formula One constructor. This pivotal career step highlights his dedicated pathway from early championships to an established presence in global motorsport, positioning him as a highly sought-after and marketable athlete.