Yuki Tsunoda said he “already felt a couple of steps improvement compared to last year” in his first run in the new RB 01 at Misano last week.
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The six F1 drivers with the most to prove in 2024
Formula 1
Posted onEvery season is critical for a Formula 1 driver, but these are the ones who are facing potentially pivotal years in 2024.
22 telling stats on every driver from the 2023 Formula 1 season
Formula 1
Posted onWe dug into the data and unearthed a revealing statistic about each of the 22 drivers who contested this year’s 22 rounds.
There’s no changes in the F1 driver line-up for 2024 – but should there be?
Debates and Polls
Posted onIn a first, all 20 Formula 1 drivers have kept their places on the grid for 2024. But did all of them deserve to keep their seats?
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #14: Yuki Tsunoda
Formula 1
Posted onYuki Tsunoda faced a revolving door of team mates in 2023, but he showed more maturity and promise than the first two seasons of his career.
Tsunoda shows more signs of progress against trio of team mates in 2023
2023 F1 team mates head-to-head
Posted onYuki Tsunoda was the constant in AlphaTauri’s line-up this year, but one of his trio of team mates fared far worse than the others.
2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onWhile there was no surprise who won in Abu Dhabi, an unexpected driver hit the front at one stage. Here’s our verdict on all 20.
Tsunoda didn’t realise he was leading the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onYuki Tsunoda spent five laps leading the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but wasn’t aware he was heading the field at the time.
Vote for your 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
AlphaTauri drivers encouraged by new floor in last-gasp bid for seventh
Formula 1
Posted onAlphaTauri’s drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda were encouraged by the performance of the new floor their team introduced for the finale.
2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onAfter a controversial weekend, there were two drivers who stood above the rest. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Vote for your 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Tsunoda surprised how quick AlphaTauri have been in recent races
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: AlphaTauri’s sudden speed surprises Tsunoda • 2024 Mexican GP sold out • Button and Ericsson join Andretti
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso starred in the grand prix but how did he – and his 19 rivals – fare over F1’s entire weekend in Brazil? Here’s the RaceFans verdict.
Tsunoda says car problem stopped him from passing Hamilton
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Car problem stopped Tsunoda passing Hamilton • Start crash a repeat of Qatar – Hulkenberg • Different faults claimed Alfa Romeo pair
Norris and Tsunoda reprimanded for exceeding maximum lap time
Formula 1
Posted onSprint race pole winner Lando Norris has been reprimanded along with Yuki Tsunoda for exceeding the maximum lap time in sprint qualifying.
2023 Mexican Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onThere were some standout performances in Mexico during a warm and wild weekend. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Mexican Grand Prix.
2023 United States Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onSome fared better than others in the USA, but no single driver enjoyed a flawless three days. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the US Grand Prix.
Team’s late call for extra pit stop gave me a heart attack – Tsunoda
Formula 1
Posted onYuki Tsunoda said he “got a heart attack” during the United States Grand Prix when AlphaTauri called him in for a late pit stop.
Tsunoda on learning from Ricciardo, fans’ ‘advice’ and dialling down radio rage
Interview
Posted onIn an exclusive interview, Yuki Tsunoda discusses his notorious radio manner, learning from Ricciardo and what fans tell him on social media.