Tsunoda's nod to Horner and Marko? "I had no trouble adapting to Red Bull"

It was certainly an end-of-season test where it is difficult to judge the performances of each player, but Yuki tsunoda did not let his chance pass him by. Requisitioned by Red Bull for the first time since its debut in F1 In 2021, the Japanese wanted to show what he had in his belly. And the least we can say is that he quickly felt a difference.

« This is the first time I have driven another car. [than a Racing Bulls], confided-he. I quickly understood why this car was fighting for the title and practically for all the victories. I immediately felt a difference compared to what I was used to driving »

In one day " very productive "According to his words, Yuki Tsunoda admitted that he felt that the RB20 totally suited his driving style and that he didn't really have any trouble understanding it. The Japanese driver, in the running for a promotion within the parent team in the event of Sergio Pérez's departure, was keen to be cooperative with the best possible feedback for the engineers. It was also a way for him to prove that he is capable of projecting himself with the team.

« I think [that the car suits me], he continues. In all honesty, I didn't have a hard time adapting. I certainly didn't have the opportunity to do 30-lap stints, but I was able to be consistent. I quickly felt the limits of the car. Which is good because you can't feel them if you're not confident with the car. That's a good sign. »

It remains to be seen what his future holds. For the moment, he is linked to Racing Bulls but everything suggests that Yuki Tsunoda still has a chance of being promoted. At Red Bull, they see him as a candidate towards which " we would turn ", just like Liam Lawson, Christian Horner recently explained. Everything will therefore depend on Sergio Pérez, more than ever in the hot seat.

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