LONG READ: The rise of Japanese racing sensation Yuki Tsunoda – as told by the man himself and the key figures in his career

Yuki Tsunoda has the potential to be a star. Red Bull believe it. Honda believe it. AlphaTauri believe it. The 5ft 2in Japanese driver made quite the splash when he scored points on his debut, staying true to his aggressive brand of driving. It’s been trickier since then, but in recent races, the 21-year-old seems to have turned a corner. As he closes in on completing his first full campaign in Formula 1, we speak to those who have worked with him through his career up till now – plus the man himself…

Related Keywords

Japan ,Austria ,Hungary ,Switzerland ,Bahrain ,Japanese ,Jehan Deruvala ,Carlin Motorsport ,Michael Ammermuller ,Pierre Gasly ,Helmut Marko ,Andreas Jenzer ,Dan Ticktum ,Robert Kubica ,Abu Dhabi ,Yuki Tsunoda ,Franz Tost ,Masashi Yamamoto ,Colin Fleming ,Masamitsu Motohashi ,Trevor Carlin ,Jenzer Motorsport ,Renault ,Red Bull ,Pirelli ,Alphatauri Team Principal ,Honda ,Honda Dream Project ,Red Bull Motorsport Adviser Helmut Marko ,Red Bull Motorsport Advisor ,Euroformula Open Championship ,Yas Marina ,Dhabi Grand ,Liam Lawson ,Juri Vips ,Dan Sins ,Grand Prix ,Chief Engineer ,Okay Yuki ,