Yuki Tsunoda insists he can tame Red Bull’s u

New Crimson Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda doesn’t anticipate the tough traits of the workforce’s System 1 automotive to be an issue for him.

Tsunoda has earned promotion to Crimson Bull’s important outfit from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards after Liam Lawson spectacularly did not stand up to hurry with the fragile RB21 machine, whereas the Japanese racer had a convincing first couple of F1 rounds with Racing Bulls in 2025 – although technique miscalculations prevented him from scoring Sunday factors.

Max Verstappen’s earlier 4 team-mates – together with Pierre Gasly, Alexander Albon and Sergio Perez – all struggled to benefit from Crimson Bull’s oversteery F1 automobiles, with a lot emphasis on the entrance axle and a nervous rear finish requiring fairly a particular driving fashion.

Nevertheless, Tsunoda appears to consider this problem has been blown out of proportion, and is assured he can adapt his personal driving fashion to succeed.

Requested how he felt after driving the RB21 within the simulator, Tsunoda mentioned: “Somewhat than it being an especially tough automotive, I felt that the set-up philosophy was fully completely different. I needed to barely alter my method in comparison with how I normally arrange the automotive at Racing Bulls.

He added: “Folks typically say Crimson Bull automobiles are inclined to have robust front-end grip. I personally love automobiles that flip aggressively, and prior to now, I tailored my driving fashion to that form of set-up.

“Racing Bulls historically had automobiles that understeered a bit extra, which was difficult for me at first. However I acquired used to it and it will definitely turned my norm. Now, the important thing shall be adjusting to Crimson Bull’s traits once more, however contemplating my previous expertise, I’m not too anxious about it.”

Tsunoda is conscious, nonetheless, that no midseason change is ever straightforward, and is due to this fact conserving expectations in verify for the upcoming race at Suzuka.

Requested whether or not he may develop into Japan’s first grand prix winner, Tsunoda admitted: “There’s no assure that I’ll be capable to maximise my efficiency on this automotive simply but. Nevertheless, because it’s a high workforce, I consider that if I can extract the automotive’s full potential, the alternatives will come.

“The important thing shall be how properly I can perceive the automotive and maximise its efficiency throughout the restricted time of FP1. Heading into the Japanese Grand Prix, my purpose is to succeed in Q3 and safe a high 10 end.”