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Yuki Tsunoda’s Resilience Shocks Critics as He Nears Verstappen’s Pace at Red Bull

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
August 5, 2025
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Yuki Tsunoda’s Resilience Shocks Critics as He Nears Verstappen’s Pace at Red Bull

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - AUGUST 03: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track 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 // SI202508030437 // Usage for editorial use only //

Yuki Tsunoda, the young prodigy at Red Bull Racing, has been facing a tough time on the Formula 1 circuit since his move from Racing Bulls earlier this season. Despite another disappointing performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Tsunoda remains optimistic and sees some silver linings in the dark clouds of his struggles.

During the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, Tsunoda found himself grappling with pace issues right from the practice sessions. Qualifying in 16th position further added to his woes, making it challenging for him to make significant progress during the race at the twisty Hungaroring circuit. Ultimately, Tsunoda crossed the finish line in 17th place, failing to showcase his true potential.

Nevertheless, what caught the attention was the narrow gap in performance between Tsunoda and his illustrious teammate, Max Verstappen, a four-time world champion. Both drivers faced a tough race in Hungary, with Verstappen managing only a ninth-place finish and picking up just two points. Tsunoda acknowledged the team’s overall struggles during the weekend but highlighted the progress he has been making personally.

In terms of lap times, Tsunoda’s Q1 performance where he was just 0.163s behind Verstappen’s time is a positive sign of improvement. This closeness in pace marks a significant shift from previous races where Tsunoda trailed by a more considerable margin. The young driver expressed his satisfaction with the progress made and emphasized the importance of continuing in the same vein.

Despite the setbacks faced during the race, including damage to his car affecting his pace, Tsunoda remains optimistic about the future. The decreasing performance gap to Verstappen gives him confidence heading into the mid-season break. He commended Red Bull Racing for their impressive work in the first half of the season and looks forward to building on that momentum post the break.

As Formula 1 gears up for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, Red Bull Racing, along with Tsunoda, will be aiming for a more successful outing after the challenges faced in Hungary. The team’s struggles at the Hungaroring are seen as track-specific, and they are optimistic about putting up a stronger performance in the upcoming races.

Stay tuned as Yuki Tsunoda continues his journey in Formula 1, fighting against the odds and striving for excellence amidst fierce competition on the track.

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