Yuki Tsunoda insists he can tame Red Bull’s unruly RB21 F1 car

New Purple Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda doesn’t count on the difficult traits of the staff’s System 1 automobile to be an issue for him.

Tsunoda has earned promotion to Purple Bull’s predominant outfit from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards after Liam Lawson spectacularly did not stand up to hurry with the fragile RB21 machine, whereas the Japanese racer had a convincing first couple of F1 rounds with Racing Bulls in 2025 – although technique miscalculations prevented him from scoring Sunday factors.

Max Verstappen’s earlier 4 team-mates – together with Pierre Gasly, Alexander Albon and Sergio Perez – all struggled to take advantage of Purple Bull’s oversteery F1 automobiles, with a lot emphasis on the entrance axle and a nervous rear finish requiring fairly a selected driving model.

Nonetheless, Tsunoda appears to imagine this problem has been blown out of proportion, and is assured he can adapt his personal driving model to succeed.

Requested how he felt after driving the RB21 within the simulator, Tsunoda stated: “Quite than it being a particularly tough automobile, I felt that the set-up philosophy was fully totally different. I needed to barely alter my strategy in comparison with how I normally arrange the automobile at Racing Bulls.

He added: “Individuals usually say Purple Bull automobiles are likely to have sturdy front-end grip. I personally love automobiles that flip aggressively, and previously, I tailored my driving model to that type of set-up.

“Racing Bulls historically had automobiles that understeered a bit extra, which was difficult for me at first, however I obtained used to it, and it will definitely grew to become my norm. Now, the important thing will likely be adjusting to Purple Bull’s traits once more, however contemplating my previous expertise, I’m not too fearful about it.”

Tsunoda is conscious, nonetheless, that no midseason change is ever simple, and is subsequently protecting expectations in examine for the upcoming race in Suzuka.

Requested whether or not he may grow to be Japan’s first ever grand prix winner, Tsunoda admitted: “There’s no assure that I’ll be capable of maximize my efficiency on this automobile simply but. Nonetheless, because it’s a high staff, I imagine that if I can extract the automobile’s full potential, the alternatives will come.

“The important thing will likely be how nicely I can perceive the automobile and maximize its efficiency throughout the restricted time of FP1. Heading into the Japanese Grand Prix, my aim is to achieve Q3 and safe a high 10 end.”