Forward of his fifth season on the pinnacle of motorsport, Yuki Tsunoda insists that he’s desirous to change into a “extra full driver” after his sturdy displaying throughout the 2024 F1 season.
The Italian outfit has confirmed that it will likely be known as Visa Money App Racing Bulls (nonetheless VCARB for brief) after the 2024 F1 season when it was referred to as RB.
The 2025 season sees a brand new search for VCARB because the staff unveiled their all-new livery in London. The Faenza-based squad will sport an all-white outfit on observe this season as a nod to the general model of Pink Bull.
The staff will welcome former F2 driver Isack Hadjar who will be a part of Yuki Tsunoda as team-mate in 2025. The French driver will change into the nineteenth driver to be promoted to F1 from the Pink Bull Junior Program, which now sees 4 alumni throughout the 2 Pink Bull Groups.
Talking on becoming a member of the staff, Isack mentioned: “It’s been a life-long aim of mine to change into an F1 driver, so it’s surreal to be right here, residing out my dream. I’m not anticipating it to be simple, there’s loads to study, however I’m so completely happy to be studying from Yuki who’s a seasoned professional within the sport, I can study from him all the pieces {that a} rookie must know!”
Yuki Tsunoda enters his fifth season with VCARB having showcased notable progress in efficiency and consistency throughout the staff final yr. The Japanese driver demonstrated his potential, attaining a number of private bests in 2024.
“I’m hoping that my fifth season in F1 might be an extension of how the previous years have gone, all the time making progress. I plan to nail it down much more, to be a extra full driver.
“By the top of final yr, I had a stronger mindset and had extra management than originally of the season. After that, I need to be much more targeted and work on enhancing the small margins.
“That may make the distinction and permit us to proceed combating within the high 10, in what I count on to be a good tighter contest this yr. I’ll take it step-by-step, however I’m feeling assured,” concluded Tsunoda.
