Yuki Tsunoda has been driving for the Faenza-based team since 2021. Tsunoda has been the primary driver this season, leading the intra-team battle in both qualifying and races against his more experienced teammate. Tsunoda’s impressive performances have garnered well-deserved praise, including comments from former F1 driver Christijan Albers.
At the start of the year, Tsunoda aimed to establish himself as the leader of the sister team. He has successfully accomplished this mission, outperforming Daniel Ricciardo and even earning a point at his home race. However, despite his achievements, Tsunoda remains underrated among fans and team principals, according to Albers.
Albers believes that Tsunoda’s performances are truly fantastic, but he lacks the hype and attention that other young drivers like Max Verstappen received. While Tsunoda has been showcasing tremendous pace, he hasn’t generated the same headlines and trends.
While Albers praises Tsunoda, the battle at Red Bull has been one-sided for the past few years. Tsunoda’s teammate has consistently finished ahead of him by a significant margin, raising questions about the Mexican driver’s job security. This has led to discussions about whether Tsunoda could secure a place at the Austrian team.
Albers expressed his confusion as to why Red Bull has not yet given Tsunoda a chance on their senior team. Tsunoda has been competing in Formula 1 since 2021 and has shown significant improvement this year. He is also considered a potential future target for the Aston F1 team.