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Yuki Tsunoda has expressed that he “didn’t struggle to adapt” to Red Bull’s 2024 car in his maiden appearance with the senior team in the F1 post-season test.
Yuki Tsunoda recently completed his debut run in a modern Red Bull car at the Yas Marina Circuit, driving the RB20 during a track day following the weekend’s race. He completed an impressive 126 laps and tested Pirelli’s 2025 compounds, recording a best time of 1:24.689s to finish 17th overall. Tsunoda highlighted the noticeable difference in competitiveness between the RB car he drove and the Red Bull championship contender, expressing satisfaction with the productive day. As Red Bull is expected to announce Sergio Perez will not continue in 2025, Tsunoda is considered a candidate to replace him, having adapted well to the RB20 and identified its weaknesses. Tsunoda believes the 2024 Red Bull challenger suits his driving style, noting his ability to drive consistently and understand the car’s limitations, signaling a positive start and expressing enjoyment in the experience.
