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RB’s Yuki Tsunoda has spoken of his envy of Tokyo playing host to Japan’s first-ever FIA Formula E race. Tsunoda,
Yuki Tsunoda, who recently visited the Tokyo E-Prix before the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, expressed his excitement about the event, mentioning he was “very jealous” of Tokyo hosting a street race for the first time, right in the city center. He highlighted the accessibility of the Tokyo E-Prix, attracting new fans who might not typically be interested in motorsport due to its central location. Tsunoda noted the contrast with Suzuka, which is farther away from Tokyo and requires more effort to reach.
During the Tokyo E-Prix, Tsunoda and his teammate Nyck de Vries had a sweet reunion, showcasing camaraderie between drivers in the competitive world of motorsport. Tsunoda shared his experience from the simulator laps he did, emphasizing the unique terrain with crests and jumps that he observed in videos of Formula E cars at the event. His admiration for Formula E’s acceleration and power, especially as a Formula 1 driver, stood out during his interaction with Formula E’s social media channels, making this crossover a rare and positive occurrence appreciated by fans and participants in both racing series.
