Yuki Tsunoda launches street style clothing brand ahead of Red Bull debut

Yuki Tsunoda is gearing up for a really busy week — each on and off the observe. The Japanese driver, who is ready to interchange Liam Lawson at Red Bull when F1 heads to his residence nation this weekend, can also be launching his clothes model, Venti Due, set to be accessible for followers to buy on-line, or at a pop-up in Suzuka Metropolis.

His first drop options hoodies, crew necks, outsized jerseys, balloon pants, a canvas tote bag and a beanie. The model motif closely includes the quantity 22, together with a maple leaf and the slogan, ‘quick on observe, easy in fashion.’ Some eagle-eyed followers even noticed a refined ‘Y’ and ‘T’ within the leaf design.  Japanese artist Jinya Yamakawa, who has beforehand collaborated with the 24-year-old on his helmet designs, is a part of the inventive crew for Venti Due (the model identify interprets to ’22’ in Italian). The primary drop was set to be launched on March 31, nevertheless it’s unclear when the location will go stay.

In the meantime, Tsunoda has been getting ready for his Purple Bull debut after having accomplished simply 4 seasons on the power drink big’s junior crew. Though he was initially turned down for the second seat for the 2025 season, he’s lastly being afforded the chance to show himself alongside four-time world champion, Max Verstappen, after the crew dropped Lawson for his poor performances lower than three races into the season.

This 12 months was additionally the primary time Tsunoda had stepped right into a crew chief position, as he partnered 20-year-old rookie Isack Hadjar for Australia and China. Because the clear primary driver, he put in some spectacular performances, ending sixteenth in China and twelfth in Australia, whereas additionally incomes three championship factors (in comparison with Lawson’s zero) — something the higher-ups seem to have noticed and led to the quick, early-season promotion. Although, that second seat could include some baggage. Hopefully, time will inform if Tsunoda can maintain his personal in order that he may find himself sticking around longer than his former counterparts who have also graced the ‘cursed’ second Red Bull seat.