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Yuki Tsunoda led several laps during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but the Japanese driver has admitted that he wasn’t aware he was heading the field at the time.
Yuki Tsunoda, the Japanese Formula One driver, admitted that he was unaware of his lead in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at one point during the race. Despite starting from sixth on the grid, Tsunoda’s strategy of staying out longer on his Medium tires allowed him to briefly take the lead after the front-runners made their pit stops. Tsunoda’s time at the front came during the final race with his team principal, Franz Tost, as the leader of AlphaTauri. This achievement made Tsunoda the second Japanese driver to lead a Grand Prix, after Takuma Sato in 2004. Although Tsunoda finished the race in eighth place, he was one of the few drivers to complete it with a one-stop strategy. Despite not being aware of his position at the time, Tsunoda expressed surprise and gratitude for the opportunity to lead the pack and showcased his performance as a tribute to Tost.
