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Once again, the narrative surrounding Tsunoda before the start of 2024 was uninspiring. The expectation was that eight-time race winner Daniel Ricciardo would assert himself as the team leader at Faenza.

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Honda want Yuki Tsunoda at 'top teams' in F1

Honda will continue to support Yuki Tsunoda in F1, even after their Red Bull deal ends and their Aston Martin partnership begins. Yuki Tsunoda is increasingly mentioned in driver market discussions.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / May 1

Tsunoda searching for answers to explain 'no grip' in China

Yuki Tsunoda can be satisfied with his 2024 campaign so far, having scored all 7 of RB’s points. He is performing at a very high level, building upon his progress at the Faenza-based team in recent years.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / April 27

Ricciardo Rates Tsunoda's Performance Ahead Of Miami Grand Prix

In one of his latest interviews, Daniel Ricciardo shared his opinion on the performance of his Racing Bulls teammate, Yuki Tsunoda. Japanese F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda is standing 11th in the Drivers' Championship after the first five race weekends of the 2024 season.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 21

Watch: Kevin Magnussen collides with Yuki Tsunoda as the Japanese driver is forced to retire from the Chinese GP

The midfield teams are always in a scramble to score points. Their drivers are often found battling all over the track to get near the cusp of points. However, after the safety car was called in at the Chinese GP, Kevin Magnussen and Yuki Tsunoda were seen battling each other as the Dane divebombed the latter and ended Tsunoda’s race in a snap.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / April 20

Ricciardo vs Tsunoda: All 2024 RB Head To Head Stats

Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda are teammates but also rivals in RB in the 2024 Formula One World Championships. The two drivers are going head-to-head throughout the season, as they are maybe competing for more than a spot of a better driver in RB, with Sergio Perez's seat in Red Bull very unsure for the following season.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 18

Red Bull consider 'exciting' Liam Lawson mid-season comeback

Liam Lawson took Formula 1 by storm with his sensational debut last season. Despite practically zero preparation, he managed to secure points and frequently fought for the top 10 positions.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 15

Daniel Ricciardo claims he can ‘win races again’ despite HORRENDOUS VCARB stint against in-form Yuki Tsunoda

Daniel Ricciardo, the former eight-time Grand Prix winner, has had an extremely torrid time during the ongoing 2024 F1 season. He has easily proved second best against VCARB teammate, Yuki Tsunoda but despite his struggles, he feels he can win races in the future.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 14

Helmut Marko gives verdict on Tsunoda Red Bull chances

Yuki Tsunoda has emerged as a stand-out performer to start the 2024 season. The 23-year-old is driving at a high level on both Saturdays and Sundays, claiming strong points in a VCARB 01 machine that has generally fallen short of expectations.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / April 14

Tsunoda Used To Being Underrated: 'I Love To Prove Some People Wrong'

RB driver Yuki Tsunoda discussed after the fourth round of the 2024 season how he likes to prove wrong people who underrate him. Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok recently apologized to Yuki Tsunoda for doubting him and suggesting he wasn't the most suitable driver for Racing Bulls.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / April 13

Tsunoda Receives Apology From Former F1 Driver Who Doubted Him

Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok apologized to Yuki Tsunoda after the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix for previously suggesting he shouldn't have been a part of RB's lineup for this season.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / April 12

Horner Weighs In On Situation With Ricciardo And Tsunoda At RB

Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner gave his opinion on Yuki Tsunoda's and Daniel Ricciardo's performances after the fourth round of the 2024 season.

MLB News / Racing Infinity / April 12

'Samurai Spirit' Tsunoda Praised By RB CEO After Japanese Grand Prix

Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer praised Yuki Tsunoda after a "mega drive" during the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix weekend. It was rumored ahead of the 2024 season that the RB might have a car very similar to Red Bull's 2023 super-dominant RB19, which would allow the team to enter the battle with the top five.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / April 11

Ricciardo Would Be 'Shoe In At Red Bull' If He Had Tsunoda's Performance Right Now

Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer pointed out how Daniel Ricciardo would have been perceived differently if he had the same performance as Yuki Tsunoda. After the first four race weekends of the season, Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda's head-to-head scores are 0-4 in qualifying and 1-3 in race results.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 10

Helmut Marko claims Yuki Tsunoda was ‘on par’ with Max Verstappen at the Japanese GP

Yuki Tsunoda, the VCARB F1 driver had a memorable outing during his home Grand Prix at Suzuka. Starting the 53-lap Grand Prix in tenth place, he was on it from the get-go, and seeing his mighty effort, Red Bulls’ Helmut Marko made an extremely bold claim.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 9

Ex-F1 driver labels Yuki Tsunoda ‘underrated’ amidst impressive 2024 run

Yuki Tsunoda has been the lead VCARB driver this year. The Japanese is leading the intra-team battle in both qualifying and races against the much-experienced teammate, Daniel Ricciardo.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / April 9

Red Bull Boss Praises Tsunoda: 'Mistakes Are Thing Of Past' Says

Red Bull's motorsport advisory Helmut Marko praised Yuki Tsunoda after scoring a point for his team during the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix. The RB driver Yuki Tsunoda has been outperforming his teammate Daniel Ricciardo ever since the second race of the season, and so far, he is the only one who has scored points for his team.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 8

Tsunoda praised by Red Bull: ‘His mistakes are a thing of the past’

Red Bull are very happy with the results Yuki Tsunoda is achieving with RB to start the F1 2024 season Yuki Tsunoda is delivering a series of impressive results in his VCARB 01, drawing significant praise from Red Bull.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 8

Ralf Schumacher reveals Yuki Tsunoda’s ‘primary attraction’ outside of Red Bull

RB’s Yuki Tsunoda has managed to get a decent start to the 2024 season. The Japanese driver has outperformed his Aussie teammate Daniel Ricciardo so far this year.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 8

Christian Horner breaks silence on ‘big boy’ Daniel Ricciardo’s disappointing outing against Yuki Tsunoda at Suzuka

Daniel Ricciardo, the eight-time Grand Prix winner, has not got off to the best of starts this year. He was hoping to use his current VCARB stint as a launching pad toward Red Bull, but it has so far turned into a nightmare against his young teammate, Yuki Tsunoda.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 6

Daniel Ricciardo claims he’s ‘frustrated’ after disappointing Suzuka qualifying in comparison to Yuki Tsunoda

Up until this point, Daniel Ricciardo has failed to perform in any of the three races this year. Inexplicably, the Australian driver can’t seem to shake his slump.

Formula One News / ESPN / April 3

F1 foodie: Tsunoda details his favourite Japanese cuisine

Yuki Tsunoda has a reputation for being F1's biggest foodie, so ahead of his home grand prix, he tells ESPN about his favourite Japanese foods.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / April 3

Tsunoda 'Still Has To Improve' Before Being Considered For Red Bull Seat According To Marko

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko acknowledged Tsunoda's performance but asserted he still needs to improve before being considered for Red Bull.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / March 31

Tsunoda Confident RB Will 'Perform Well At Suzuka And Other Tracks'

Yuki Tsunoda discussed RB's and his own performance following the third race of the 2024 season, saying he felt "people are looking" at him "more than in the last three years." The Japanese F1 driver scored the first (and he will hope not last) six points of the season for RB during the 2024 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / March 27