Yuki Tsunoda, a Japanese driver, will continue his partnership with the RB Formula 1 team until the 2025 season. Tsunoda has proven to be an exceptional driver, outperforming his more experienced teammate, Daniel Ricciardo. With RB’s continuous improvement, Tsunoda has managed to score five points in the first eight races of the Drivers’ Championship, currently holding the 10th position. Although not promoted to the main team due to Sergio Perez’s contract renewal, Tsunoda will remain at RB as part of the Red Bull team. Tsunoda has expressed his happiness and gratitude to Red Bull and Honda for their crucial role in his career. He is excited to be part of the team’s significant development project and is motivated to continue giving his best to help the team climb up the grid. Tsunoda’s focus is on the remaining races of the season, aiming to score as many points as possible and lay the groundwork for an even better performance next year with the VCARB.
Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of RB, praised Tsunoda’s remarkable progress this season and emphasized the shared goals between the team and the driver. Mekies expressed his admiration for Tsunoda’s growth in Formula 1, noting that he has consistently impressed year after year. The improvement Tsunoda has made this season is truly extraordinary, and his performance continues to surprise everyone race after race. Mekies highlighted Tsunoda’s natural speed, which is now complemented by a more mature approach, making him a fast and consistent driver and an excellent team player. The team and Tsunoda are progressively gaining a better understanding of each other’s needs, further solidifying their partnership. RB and Tsunoda share the same ambitions, providing several compelling reasons to continue their journey together. Mekies concluded by stating that Tsunoda still has much more to offer.
RBの決定により、彼らは他のドライバーについての選択をすることになりました。彼らは、リチャードを残すか、リザーブドライバーのリアム・ローソンを正規のレースシートに昇格させるかを決めなければなりません。RBのCEOであるピーター・バイヤーは、角田のバックグラウンドについて、彼がレッドブルとホンダのジュニアドライバープログラムの卒業生であることを認めました。彼は、角田の現在のパフォーマンスレベルに関与したすべての関係者の協力努力を称賛しました。バイヤーは、角田が世界中のファンとの関わり方に満足しており、彼の愉快な人格がトラック内外で貴重な資産になっていると述べました。チームは、角田が将来の計画の一環として確認されていることに大喜びしています。
