Yuki Tsunoda was eager to establish himself as a viable candidate to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull Racing in the following year. Tsunoda’s contract with the team is set to expire at the end of this year, and the team from Milton Keynes has made it clear that they will consider their options before re-signing the 34-year-old driver. This has generated interest among other drivers in the paddock who are eager to join the team. Now, VisaCashAppRB’s Tsunoda has expressed his interest in joining the Austrian team for the upcoming season.
When asked if he would like to race for Red Bull next year, the Japanese driver responded by stating that he hopes to be considered by the team from Milton Keynes. However, Tsunoda, who is 23 years old, also mentioned that he wants to push himself to the limit in order to showcase his performance to other teams on the grid. In the past, there were rumors linking the Honda prodigy to a move to Aston Martin.
Tsunoda emphasized his desire to increase his value as a driver on the grid, which would make him a strong contender for any available seat. However, he admitted that he is not aware of Red Bull’s plans for the upcoming season. Despite this, the 23-year-old hopes that he will be included in the list of candidates to partner with the team. Red Bull Racing recently stated that Tsunoda needs to improve in order to be considered as an option for them.
Currently, Tsunoda is the only Japanese driver competing in Formula 1. The 23-year-old has had a close relationship with Honda since his junior days, which eventually led to his inclusion in the Red Bull Racing program. However, Tsunoda has yet to score any points in the championship. Nevertheless, he is determined to turn things around this season.
Tsunoda believes that a points finish would bring hope to his home fans. He hopes to finally score points at the Suzuka circuit and has set this as his goal for the Japanese Grand Prix. Additionally, Tsunoda mentioned that he has good momentum after scoring points at Albert Park. With the support of the local fans, things could work in favor of the Honda prodigy.
Undoubtedly, Tsunoda has set high targets for this season. The Japanese driver has outperformed Daniel Ricciardo so far this year and hopes to continue delivering strong performances in the upcoming races. His aim is to solidify his claim for a promotion to Red Bull Racing in 2025.