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Red Bull’s Tsunoda: Unraveling the Drama Behind His Disappointing Debut in Japanese GP

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
April 6, 2025
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Red Bull’s Tsunoda: Unraveling the Drama Behind His Disappointing Debut in Japanese GP

SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504060198 // Usage for editorial use only //

Yuki Tsunoda’s highly anticipated Red Bull debut at the Japanese Grand Prix left fans and experts questioning his performance. With a disappointing 15th place in qualifying, Tsunoda started the race in 14th position after a penalty to Carlos Sainz, only to finish in a lackluster 12th place without scoring any points.

Despite being told he doesn’t need to match the prowess of Max Verstappen, Tsunoda’s underwhelming performance was not what Red Bull had in mind when they replaced Liam Lawson after just two races. The Japanese driver showed promise throughout the weekend but failed to deliver when it mattered most, citing issues with tyre preparation during qualifying as a significant setback.

Struggling to find the right pace and facing challenges in overtaking due to a suboptimal wing choice, Tsunoda’s race was marred by missed opportunities and being stuck behind slower cars. However, he remains optimistic about his progress and is determined to bounce back in the next race.

Team principal Christian Horner expressed confidence in Tsunoda’s ability to improve and adapt to the car, hinting at better performances in the upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. With a triple-header on the horizon, Tsunoda has a chance to prove himself and showcase his true potential on the track.

Despite a rocky start, Tsunoda remains positive and determined to push harder in the races to come, aiming to make a stronger impact and leave a lasting impression in the highly competitive world of Formula 1.

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