Tsunoda puts himself back on the F1 radar after Dutch GP

Yuki Tsunoda made a strong impression during his one-off appearance for Racing Bulls at the Dutch Grand Prix. Despite finishing just outside the points in P11, his performance served as a powerful reminder of his capabilities after a challenging 2025 season. Having been sidelined since Abu Dhabi, Tsunoda utilized his simulator experience and testing sessions to quickly adapt to the VCARB 03, narrowing his performance gap to teammate Arvid Lindblad throughout the weekend. Following a Sprint race that provided crucial data for procedure management, Tsunoda showed significant improvement during qualifying, expressing his genuine joy in the competitive environment of Formula 1. Although race-day circumstances and penalties for his teammate hindered the team's overall points haul, Tsunoda’s battle with Pierre Gasly demonstrated his competitive form. The Japanese driver acknowledged the challenges of adapting to new car characteristics and systems on short notice, but he remains optimistic that his performance has put him back on the radar for potential race seats in the future.