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Yuki Tsunoda’s Struggle: Unveiling the Red Bull Formula 1 Driver’s Hidden Challenge

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
May 21, 2025
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Yuki Tsunoda’s Struggle: Unveiling the Red Bull Formula 1 Driver’s Hidden Challenge

IMOLA, ITALY - MAY 18: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari on May 18, 2025 in Imola, Italy. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505180640 // Usage for editorial use only //

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Yuki Tsunoda Struggles to Adapt at Red Bull: A Formula 1 Nightmare Unfolds

Rookie sensation Yuki Tsunoda is facing a tumultuous journey adapting to life at Red Bull Racing, as he opens up about the challenges hindering his performance in Formula 1. The Japanese driver attributes his struggles to a lack of “muscle memory” when it comes to mastering the complexities of the RB21 car, which has been evident in his underwhelming results on the track.

Since swapping places with Liam Lawson after the Chinese Grand Prix, Tsunoda has only managed to secure 10 points in the five races he has participated in, falling short of the high expectations set by the Red Bull team. Despite outperforming his teammate Lawson, Tsunoda still lags far behind the formidable Max Verstappen, who recently showcased his dominance by winning the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

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Tsunoda’s woes were further highlighted when he suffered a dramatic crash during qualifying at the Villeneuve chicane, resulting in a last-place start on the grid. The young driver expressed his struggles in finding a connection with the car, a stark contrast to his time at Red Bull’s sister team where he felt more at ease.

In a candid statement to the media, Tsunoda shared, “I think it’s just, it’s coming from I feel like not [having] muscle memory [when driving the car]. Everything at VCARB, when the car [snapped], it was super easy to react. I didn’t have to think about anything to react to it.” He acknowledged that experience plays a crucial role in overcoming the unpredictable movements of the car, a skill he is still honing.

Despite his qualifying setback, Tsunoda displayed resilience during the race, staging an impressive recovery to clinch the final point with a 10th place finish. Reflecting on his performance, Tsunoda admitted uncertainty about his prospects following the crash but remained optimistic about his progress and the room for improvement.

As Tsunoda navigates the challenges of adapting to a top-tier team like Red Bull, the young driver is determined to overcome his limitations and carve his path to success in Formula 1. The journey may be arduous, but with perseverance and dedication, Tsunoda is poised to rise above the obstacles and make his mark in the world of motorsport.

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