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Yuki Tsunoda’s Triumph Over Adversity: Closing Gap to Verstappen Signals Impending Breakthrough

David Castro by David Castro
August 5, 2025
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Yuki Tsunoda’s Triumph Over Adversity: Closing Gap to Verstappen Signals Impending Breakthrough

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - AUGUST 03: Seventeenth placed Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 03, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202508030523 // Usage for editorial use only //

Yuki Tsunoda, the young sensation at Red Bull Racing, is facing a rollercoaster ride in the 2025 Formula 1 season. Despite a disappointing performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Tsunoda remains optimistic and sees silver linings in the dark clouds looming over him.

Struggling to find his pace throughout the weekend in Budapest, Tsunoda qualified in 16th place, setting the stage for a challenging race at the Hungaroring. Despite finishing in 17th place, Tsunoda found solace in the fact that the gap between him and his illustrious teammate, Max Verstappen, was not as vast as usual. Verstappen himself had a tough time in Hungary, managing only a ninth-place finish and picking up a mere two points.

In a post-race statement, Tsunoda acknowledged the team’s overall struggle but highlighted the progress he has been making in closing the performance gap with Verstappen. The young Japanese driver’s qualifying performance, coming within a tenth of a second of Verstappen’s time in Q1, signifies a significant improvement compared to previous races.

Despite the setbacks faced during the race, including damage that affected his pace, Tsunoda remains focused on the positives and sees his narrowing margin to Verstappen as a sign of progress and determination. As Formula 1 gears up for its summer break, Tsunoda is eager to continue this upward trajectory and aims for better results in the upcoming races.

With the Dutch Grand Prix on the horizon, Red Bull Racing is optimistic about a turnaround in fortunes, leaving behind the track-specific challenges faced in Hungary. As Tsunoda prepares to tackle the next set of races, all eyes will be on the rising star to see if he can continue to shine and make his mark in the world of Formula 1.

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