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Back on familiar grounds, Yuki Tsunoda had the chance to show teammate Liam Lawson around Tokyo before our most recent race in Japan. From cooking, to the Red Bull Japan game..
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 - 23 years old |
| Season Entries | 3 |
| Car Number | 22 |
| First Race | 2021 Bahrain F1 GP |
| Last Race | 2023 Japanese F1 GP |
| Best Qualifying | 7th - (2 times) |
| Best Result | 4th - 2021 Abu Dhabi F1 GP |
Yuki Tsunoda F1 Stats | |
| Race Entries | 59 |
| Race Starts | 56 |
| Race Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Points Finishes | 14 (23,7%) |
| Retirements | 12 (20,3%) |
| Total Points | 47 |
| Total Laps | 2.954 |
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14th | 17th | 18th |
Yuki Tsunoda F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | AlphaTauri | Honda | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 772 | 0 | 0.21 | 3 |
| 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 | 2 Times |
| 8th | 1 Time |
| 9th | 2 Times |
| 10th | 7 Times |
| 11th | 4 Times |
| 12th | 5 Times |
| 13th | 5 Times |
| 14th | 5 Times |
| 15th | 7 Times |
| 16th | 2 Times |
| 17th | 3 Times |
| 19th | 2 Times |
| DNF | 9 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 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Liam Lawson | 12 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Nyck de Vries | 10 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | ||
News
Latest Yuki Tsunoda News
AlphaTauri Confirms Tsunoda & Ricciardo for next F1 season
Scuderia AlphaTauri is pleased to announce its full driver line up for the 2024 season as Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo continue to race for the team. Current Japanese Super..
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Sep.22 - Team chiefs insist the decision about AlphaTauri's driver lineup for 2024 is yet to be taken. With the injured Daniel Ricciardo's short-term replacement Liam Lawson..
Tsunoda's Triumph: Japanese Ace Set to Stay at AlphaTauri for 2024
Sep.20 - Liam Lawson looks set to be left out of AlphaTauri's race driver lineup for 2024. Since jumping into the injured Daniel Ricciardo's cockpit at Zandvoort, the 21-year-old..
How well does Yuki know his car? - Behind the Visor
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AlphaTauri Set to Confirm Tsunoda's 2024 F1 Seat at Suzuka
Sep.19 - Contrary to recent rumblings, Yuki Tsunoda seems destined to keep his AlphaTauri seat for 2024. Outgoing team boss Franz Tost said just a week ago that the Japanese..
2024 AlphaTauri F1 Lineup Shaping Up: Is Lawson the Future?
Sep.18 - "Discussions" about AlphaTauri's full-time driver lineup for 2024 are currently "in full swing". That's what the Red Bull-owned team's new CEO Peter Bayer said in..
Alpine's Hypercar Temptation: Is Mick Schumacher Leaving F1 for Le Mans?
Sep.15 - The details about Mick Schumacher 'plan B' for 2024 are now beginning to emerge. Motorsport Aktuell, a German-language weekly, claims the axed Haas racer and current..
Tsunoda's Uncertain F1 Fate: Can He Secure His Spot at AlphaTauri?
Sep.12 - A cloud has suddenly moved above the Formula 1 fortunes of Yuki Tsunoda. Mere days ago, the 23-year-old Japanese looked set to be confirmed for a fourth consecutive..
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