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Yuki Tsunoda F1 stats & info
| Name | Yuki Tsunoda |
| Country |  Japan |
| Height | 1.58 meter / 5 feet 2 inch |
| Place of Birth | Sagamihara |
| Date of Birth | May 11th 2000 - 25 years old |
| Season Entries | 5 |
| Car Number | 22 |
| First Race | 2021 Bahrain F1 GP |
| Last Race | 2025 Austrian F1 GP |
| Best Qualifying | 3rd - 2024 Brazilian F1 GP |
| Best Result | 4th - 2021 Abu Dhabi F1 GP |
| F1 Teams History | AlphaTauri (2021-2023) Racing Bulls (2024-2025) Red Bull (2025) |
Yuki Tsunoda F1 Stats | |
| Grand Prix Entries | 101 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 98 |
| Total Points | 101.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 1.00 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 13.0 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 1 (1,0%) |
| GP Points Finish | 30 (29,7%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 12.3 |
| GP Retirements | 18 (17,8%) |
| GP DNF's | 14 (13,9%) |
| Total GP Laps | 5.255 |
Biography
Yuki Tsunoda Biography
Yuki Tsunoda, born on May 11, 2000, has swiftly made his mark in the world of Formula 1 racing. As the first F1 driver born in the 21st century, he represents a new generation of talent in this high-speed motorsport.
Early Life and Career
Yuki Tsunoda was born in Sagamihara, Japan. From an early age, his love for speed was apparent. He made his debut in karting at the age of 4, demonstrating an innate skill for racing that would shape his future career.
F1 Career Highlights
- In 2019, Tsunoda competed in the FIA Formula 3 Championship, where he gained attention for his aggressive and daring style.
- 2020 saw him rising through the ranks in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, securing a series of podium finishes.
- Tsunoda made his F1 debut with AlphaTauri in 2021, becoming the first Japanese driver to secure points in his maiden race.
Yuki Tsunoda's Future in Formula 1
Tsunoda's performance in his debut season, coupled with his fearless approach, indicate a bright future for him in Formula 1. As he continues to hone his skills and push his limits, we look forward to seeing what this young talent will achieve next.
Educational background
- March 2007 Graduated from LCA International Preschool
- March 2013 Graduated from LCA International Elementary School
- April 2016 Admission to Nihon University Third High School
- April 2017 Transferred to Wako High School
- April 2019 Admission to Nippon Sport Science University Faculty of Sport Management
Special skill
- Eiken Foundation of Japan English Test Level 2
- TOEIC Bridge 132 points
hobby
- Road cycle
- Ski Snowboard
- swimming
2005-2016 race history
Racing kart kids class
- 2005: Riding a cart for the first time in March, 4 years old
- 2006: The following year, the series champion at the Nakai Intercircuit
Racing Kart Commer 60 Class
- 2007: First match victory in East Japan Junior Commer 60
- 2008: Mobara West Cup Series Champion
- 2009: East Japan Junior Expert Class Series 3rd
Racing Kart Yamaha Cadet Open Class
- 2010
- All Japan FP Junior Cadet Championship Series 6th
- New Tokyo NTC Cup Series Champion
- Haruna Cup Series 2nd
- 2011
- All Japan FP Junior Cadet Championship Series 5th
- New Tokyo NTC Cup Series Champion
- Haruna Cup Series Champion
- Yamaha SL Summer Festival (Tsumagoi) Winner
- Yamaha SL National Tournament (Lake Biwa) Winner, Toranosuke Takagi Award
* Acting as Kosmic Junior Racing Team Japan Official Driver
Racing Kart Yamaha KT100 Class
- 2012
- All Japan FP Junior Class Series 3rd (1st in East)
- Yamaha SL Summer Festival (Auto Paradise Gotenba) Winner
- Yamaha SL National Tournament SS (SUGO) 4th
- World Karting Championship FP Junior Challenge Class 2nd (Bridgestone Award Winner)
Racing kart IAME X30 class
- 2013
- All Japan Regional Kart Championship East District Series Champion
- Twin Ring Motegi Kart Race Series Champion
- X30 Challenge Point Race Ranking 2nd
- 2014
- All Japan Championship FS-125 Class Series 11th
- IAME X30 Japan's No. 1 deciding match victory
- Participation in IAME International Final (Le Mans)
- 2015
- All Japan Championship FS-125 Class Series 2nd (East District 1st)
Racing kart KF class
- 2016
- All Japan Championship KF Class Series 4th place
* 1st place, 2nd place, 1st place, etc.
- All Japan Championship KF Class Series 4th place
After the debut of the 4-wheel race
- 2016
- Super FJ Dream Cup Race (F1 Japan GP Opening) Winner
- Super FJ Japan's No. 1 deciding match victory
- FIA-F4 Round 11 Suzuka Round Spot 2nd place (youngest podium in history)
- FIA-F4 Round 12 Suzuka Round Spot Participation 4th
- 2017
- JAF-F4 East Japan Series Series Champion
- JAF-F4 Japan's No. 1 deciding match victory
- FIA-F4 Series 3rd place
* Pole position 4 times, victory 3 times
* Round 2 Okayama Round Youngest victory in history
- 2018
- FIA-F4 Series Champion
* Pole position 9 times, victory 7 times
- FIA-F4 Series Champion
- 2019
- FIA FORMULA 3 CHAMPIONSHIP series 9th place
* 1 win, 3 podiums, 1 fastest lap - 4th in the EUROFORMULA OPEN series
* 1 win, 6 podiums, 2 fastest laps
- FIA FORMULA 3 CHAMPIONSHIP series 9th place
- 2020
- FIA FORMULA 2 CHAMPIONSHIP participation series 3rd place
* 3 wins, 7 podiums, 4 pole positions, 3 fastest laps - Participated in the New Zealand Toyota Racing Series 4th in the series
* 1 win, 3 podiums
- FIA FORMULA 2 CHAMPIONSHIP participation series 3rd place
- 2021
- Participation in FIA FORMULA 1 CHAMPIONSHIP
- 14th in the 2021 F1 WDC with 32 points and his best finish was fourth in the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- 2022
- Participation in FIA FORMULA 1 CHAMPIONSHIP
- 17th in the 2022 F1 WDC with 12 points and his best finish was seventh in the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
- 2023
- Participation in FIA FORMULA 1 CHAMPIONSHIP
- 14th in the 2023 F1 WDC with 17 points and his best finish was eighth in the 2023 US Grand Prix (with Fastest Lap) and the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Official Yuki Tsunoda website: https://www.yukitsunoda.com/
Helmets
Yuki Tsunoda Helmets
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- 2021 Yuki Tsunoda helmet
Cars
Yuki Tsunoda F1 Cars
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- Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri AT03 during the Bahrain March testing (2022)
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- BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN – MARCH 14: Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri AT02 during the Bahrain March testing (2021)
Seasons
Yuki Tsunoda Final Championship Results
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 16th | 14th | 12th | 17th |
Yuki Tsunoda F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
 Racing Bulls Red Bull |
Honda Honda | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 622 | 0 | 0.91 | 10 |
| 2024 |
Racing Bulls | Honda | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1250 | 0 | 1.25 | 30 |
| 2023 |
AlphaTauri | Honda | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1201 | 1 | 0.81 | 17 |
| 2022 |
AlphaTauri | Honda | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1102 | 0 | 0.57 | 12 |
| 2021 |
AlphaTauri | Honda | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1080 | 0 | 1.52 | 32 |
Races
Yuki Tsunoda F1 GP Race Classifications
| 4th | 1 Time |
| 6th | 1 Time |
| 7th | 5 Times |
| 8th | 4 Times |
| 9th | 6 Times |
| 10th | 12 Times |
| 11th | 4 Times |
| 12th | 11 Times |
| 13th | 7 Times |
| 14th | 10 Times |
| 15th | 9 Times |
| 16th | 5 Times |
| 17th | 5 Times |
| 18th | 1 Time |
| 19th | 3 Times |
| DNF | 14 Times |
| DNS | 3 Times |
Yuki Tsunoda F1 GP Race Results
Podiums
Yuki Tsunoda F1 Podium Finishes
| Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts |
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Poles
Yuki Tsunoda F1 Pole Positions
| Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts |
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Comparison
Yuki Tsunoda Teammate Comparison
| Year | Team | Team Mate | Best Pos | Points | Wins | Poles | Pos | Quali | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | AlphaTauri | Pierre Gasly | 4 | 3 | 32 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 20 |
| 2022 | AlphaTauri | Pierre Gasly | 7 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 13 |
| 2023 | AlphaTauri | Daniel Ricciardo | 8 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Liam Lawson | 12 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Nyck de Vries | 10 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | ||
| 2024 | Racing Bulls | Daniel Ricciardo | 7 | 8 | 22 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 6 |
| Liam Lawson | 7 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | Racing Bulls | Isack Hadjar | 12 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Liam Lawson | 12 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Red Bull | Max Verstappen | 9 | 1 | 7 | 71 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
News
Latest Yuki Tsunoda News
Verstappen's Teammate: Marko on What Red Bull Really Needs
Jun.5 - The jury is out as to just how long Yuki Tsunoda will survive alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing. When a seat vacancy arose with Sergio Perez's ousting at the end..
F1 Insights: Verstappen Speaks Out in Support of Struggling Tsunoda
Jun.1 - Max Verstappen has jumped to the defence of his latest teammate Yuki Tsunoda, pointing the finger more in Red Bull's direction. When the team concluded that the gap..
Tsunoda's Struggles: What It Takes to Secure a Red Bull Seat
May 30 - Yuki Tsunoda needs to up his game if he wants to hang onto his seat at Red Bull. That's the warning of team boss Christian Horner, who admits that because Liam Lawson and..
Inside the Latest Rumblings of Another Red Bull Driver Swap
May 26 - Dr Helmut Marko is not ruling out yet another driver shake-up at Red Bull Racing - potentially even before the 2025 season is complete. The marque's original plan was to..
Tsunoda Faces Marko's Wrath: What Happened in Monaco?
May 25 - Dr Helmut Marko continues to pile the pressure on Yuki Tsunoda's shoulders. After Red Bull ousted Liam Lawson early this season and put the more experienced Tsunoda in..
FIA and Alpine Respond Strongly to Colapinto Fans' Outrage
May 20 - F1's governing body, and the Alpine team, have slammed the personal abuse and threats being aimed at new Argentine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto's rivals. When Jack..
Imola's Drama: Tsunoda's Seat Safe Despite Rollover Says Marko
May 18 - Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has reassured Yuki Tsunoda the Japanese driver's seat is safe despite destroying his car in Imola qualifying. The diminutive 25-year-old,..
Drama Unfolds: Could Hadjar Replace Tsunoda in F1 Line-Up?
May 16 - An exciting future lies ahead for Isack Hadjar - as Yuki Tsunoda begins to "feel the heat on his neck". That's the assessment of Red Bull's famous and notorious F1..
Tsunoda's Resilience: Red Bull's Confidence Post-Crash
Apr.19 - Red Bull is happy with Yuki Tsunoda's performance so far. After Liam Lawson was essentially the slowest driver in the entire field in Australia and China, Red Bull..
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