Head of Red Bull’s driver development program, Helmut Marko, said that Yuki Tsunoda is the next superstar of Formula 1.
According to Tsunoda’s Japanese compatriot, Nobuharu Matsushita, the rookie’s standout quality is his attitude. According to the 27-year-old, Tsunoda tries to learn from his mistakes, instead of adding pressure to his shoulders.
Speaking to Motorsport.com, Matsushita said:
Yuki Tsunoda will have an amazing season: Matsushita
Matsushita feels that Tsunoda will be able to display the full range of his skills at the pinnacle of motorsport, and impress everyone. Speaking about the rookie’s prospects for the 2021 season, Matsushita said:
Speaking about Tsunoda’s rise to Formula 1, Matsushita explains it was remarkable to see the young driver impress and progress through each category:
Tsunoda’s rookie season in Formula 2 impressed his bosses at Red Bull. The Japanese sensation had a sublime year and was the favorite to win the championship if not for consistent reliability issues hampering his progress. Ultimately, Tsunoda finished third in the standings in his debut season in the series. This convinced Helmut Marko of Tsunoda’s place in Formula 1.
On his debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Tsunoda struggled in the qualifying session. However, he recovered brilliantly to finish the race in P9, beating his experienced teammate Pierre Gasly.
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