Yuki Tsunoda

Tsunoda was born on May 11, 2000, in Sagamihara, Kanagawa. He attended LCA International Elementary School and Nihon University Third High School before transferring to Wako High School in April 2017. Tsunoda started his studies at the Faculty of Sport Management of Nippon Sport Science University in April 2019 but later took a leave of absence and eventually withdrew to concentrate on his racing career.

Tsunoda started his professional karting career in 2010, joining the JAF Junior Karting Championship, before moving to the regional class in 2013 and to the national class in 2014.{{Cite web|url=https://juniorteam.redbull.com/athlete/yuki-tsunoda|title=Yuki Tsunoda|website=Red Bull Junior Team|access-date=30 June 2019|archive-date=30 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630233545/https://juniorteam.redbull.com/athlete/yuki-tsunoda|url-status=live}}

In 2016, Tsunoda graduated from Honda's {{ill|Suzuka Circuit Racing School|ja|鈴鹿サーキットレーシングスクール}} in the advanced formula class and became a member of the {{ill|Honda Formula Dream Project|ja|フォーミュラ・ドリーム}}.{{Cite web|last=株式会社インプレス|date=4 December 2018|title=F1昇格を目指す18歳、角田裕毅選手がアブダビのGP3テストで鮮烈デビュー|url=https://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1156483.html|access-date=6 December 2020|website=Car Watch|language=ja|archive-date=5 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605004549/https://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1156483.html|url-status=live}} In the same year he made his single-seater debut in the F4 Japanese Championship with the Sutekina Racing Team for a one-off event in Suzuka. He claimed his first podium with 2nd in the first race and finished 4th in the second race.{{cn|date=March 2025}} In 2017, Tsunoda started his first full season of single-seater racing in the F4 Japanese Championship while also contesting in the regional East series of the JAF F4 Japanese Championship.{{Cite web|url=http://www.f4k.co.jp/2017_f4race.html|title=日本Ｆ４協会ホームページ|website=f4k.co.jp|access-date=30 June 2019|archive-date=8 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190908113701/http://www.f4k.co.jp/2017_f4race.html|url-status=dead}} At Okayama, he would win his first race. Tsunoda won the title of the regional championship while finishing third in the national Formula 4 championship. He contested both championships with Honda.{{Cite web|url=http://www.fiaformula3.com/Teams-and-Drivers/Drivers/Yuki-Tsunoda/|title=Yuki Tsunoda - Formula 3|website=fiaformula3.com|access-date=30 June 2019|archive-date=30 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630233552/http://www.fiaformula3.com/Teams-and-Drivers/Drivers/Yuki-Tsunoda/|url-status=dead}} Tsunoda continued to race in Japanese F4 in 2018 with the Honda Formula Dream Project team.{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|title=First lap spin denies dominant Yuki Tsunoda Japanese F4 double win at Okayama|date=8 April 2018|url=https://formulascout.com/first-lap-spin-denies-dominant-yuki-tsunoda-japanese-f4-double-win-at-okayama/42026|access-date=18 May 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=18 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518130518/https://formulascout.com/first-lap-spin-denies-dominant-yuki-tsunoda-japanese-f4-double-win-at-okayama/42026|url-status=live}} Tsunoda amassed seven wins and claimed the title during the final race at Motegi, beating rival Teppei Natori by 14 points.{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|title=Yuki Tsunoda becomes first Honda-backed Japanese F4 champion|date=11 November 2018|url=https://formulascout.com/yuki-tsunoda-becomes-first-honda-backed-japanese-f4-champion/46240|access-date=18 May 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108093118/https://formulascout.com/yuki-tsunoda-becomes-first-honda-backed-japanese-f4-champion/46240|url-status=live}}

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With Honda tying up with Red Bull in Formula One, Tsunoda also joined the Red Bull junior team alongside the Honda programme.{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-honda-ticktum-auer/4308936/|title=Red Bull firms up Honda-linked junior team plan for 2019|last=Khorounzhiy|first=Valentin|date=5 December 2018|website=Motorsport.com|access-date=30 June 2019|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108125637/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-honda-ticktum-auer/4308936/|url-status=live}} At the end of 2018, Tsunoda was announced to join Jenzer Motorsport in the newly announced FIA Formula 3 Championship.{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorsportweek.com/news/id/20824|title=Formula 3: Honda-backed Japanese F4 champion Yuki Tsunoda joins F3|last=Horton|first=Phillip|website=Motorsport Week|language=en|access-date=30 June 2019|archive-date=30 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630233549/https://www.motorsportweek.com/news/id/20824|url-status=dead}} He scored tenth place and his first point during the first race in Barcelona, and ninth in Race 2.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda finishes 10th in Race 1, the first round of the season, while Natori finishes 24th.|date=11 May 2019|url=https://www.honda.co.jp/HFDP/FIA-F3/race2019/rd01/race1.html|access-date=18 May 2023|website=honda.com|language=Japanese|archive-date=18 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518130518/https://www.honda.co.jp/HFDP/FIA-F3/race2019/rd01/race1.html|url-status=live}} More points came in Paul Ricard where he came away seventh in Race 1, but struggled to ninth in Race 2 from second.{{Cite web|title=FIA-F3 Paul Ricard|date=24 June 2019|url=https://www.yukitsunoda.com/info/data.html?p=18|access-date=18 May 2023|website=yukitsunoda.com|language=en|archive-date=18 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518130519/https://www.yukitsunoda.com/info/data.html?p=18|url-status=live}} Tsunoda failed to score points in Austria, but came back during Race 2 in Silverstone with seventh.{{Cite web|title=FIA-F3 Austria|date=2 July 2019|url=https://www.yukitsunoda.com/info/data.html?p=20|access-date=18 May 2023|website=yukitsunoda.com|language=Japanese|archive-date=18 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518130520/https://www.yukitsunoda.com/info/data.html?p=20|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=レース2で角田裕毅が7位入賞。名取鉄平は16位|date=14 July 2019|url=https://www.honda.co.jp/HFDP/FIA-F3/race2019/rd04/|access-date=18 May 2023|website=honda.co.jp|language=Japanese|archive-date=18 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518130517/https://www.honda.co.jp/HFDP/FIA-F3/race2019/rd04/|url-status=live}} He scored points in Budapest, with ninth and sixth place.{{Cite web|title=FIA-F3 in Hungary|date=5 August 2019|url=https://www.yukitsunoda.com/info/data.html?p=23|access-date=18 May 2023|website=yukitsunoda.com|language=Japanese|archive-date=18 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518133631/https://www.yukitsunoda.com/info/data.html?p=23|url-status=live}} In Spa-Francorchamps, he qualified in an astonishing third place.{{Cite web|title=2019 Round 6 post-Qualifying Press Conference|date=30 August 2019|url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/1OGFNB1bNSB7eAMnffFiF1/2019-round-6-post-qualifying-press-conference-F3|access-date=18 May 2023|website=FIA_Formula 3® - The Official F3® Website|language=en|archive-date=18 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518142139/https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/1OGFNB1bNSB7eAMnffFiF1/2019-round-6-post-qualifying-press-conference-F3|url-status=live}} The Japanese racer dropped to sixth in Race 1,{{Cite web|title=3番手スタートの角田は、自己最高位タイの6位入賞 20番手スタートの名取は、入賞まであと一歩の11位完走|date=30 August 2019|url=https://www.honda.co.jp/HFDP/FIA-F3/race2019/rd06/race1.html|access-date=18 May 2023|website=honda.co.jp|language=Japanese|archive-date=18 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518133632/https://www.honda.co.jp/HFDP/FIA-F3/race2019/rd06/race1.html|url-status=live}} but from third in Race 2, scored a breakthrough second place.{{Cite web|title=2019 Round 6 Race 2 quotes|date=1 September 2019|url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/6Bk0yExhW1mxBPxF79UrJn/2019-round-6-race-2-quotes|access-date=19 May 2023|website=FIA_Formula 3® - The Official F3® Website|language=en|archive-date=19 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231019135941/https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/6Bk0yExhW1mxBPxF79UrJn/2019-round-6-race-2-quotes|url-status=live}} Monza was fruitful for Tsunoda, finishing fourth on the road but was promoted to the podium following a penalty for Marcus Armstrong.{{Cite web|title=Post Race 1 penalties|date=7 September 2019|url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/79EZERnnuJeMOqXIrNIGha/post-race-1-penalties|access-date=19 May 2023|website=FIA_Formula 3® - The Official F3® Website|language=en|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519132646/https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/79EZERnnuJeMOqXIrNIGha/post-race-1-penalties|url-status=live}} In Race 2, a storming start from sixth moved him to third at the start. After passing Fabio Scherer, he would go by Jake Hughes on lap 15 and claim his only F3 win of the year.{{Cite web|title=Terrific Tsunoda soars to first F3 win in Monza|date=8 September 2019|url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/2MYle79hI3wSotwFflC9LR/terrific-tsunoda-soars-to-first-f3-win-in-monza|access-date=19 May 2023|website=FIA_Formula 3® - The Official F3® Website|language=en|archive-date=8 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408091423/https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/2MYle79hI3wSotwFflC9LR/terrific-tsunoda-soars-to-first-f3-win-in-monza|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda hails changes made since Budapest|date=8 September 2019|url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/6JHIdbkdj8G7LTPBJFmbYI/tsunoda-hails-changes-made-since-budapest|access-date=19 May 2023|website=FIA_Formula 3® - The Official F3® Website|language=en|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519132644/https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/6JHIdbkdj8G7LTPBJFmbYI/tsunoda-hails-changes-made-since-budapest|url-status=live}} He finished ninth in the championship with 67 points, including three podiums and a win,{{cite web|url=https://global.honda/newsroom/news/2020/c201216eng.html|title=Yuki Tsunoda to Race for Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda in 2021 F1 Season|publisher=Honda Global|date=16 December 2020|access-date=22 December 2020|archive-date=15 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115153102/https://global.honda/newsroom/news/2020/c201216eng.html|url-status=live}} scoring all of the Jenzer team's points during the season. Tsunoda finished 11th at the non-championship Macau Grand Prix.

Tsunoda also competed for Motopark in the Euroformula Open Championship, following the cancellation of Formula European Masters.{{cite web|url=https://www.autosport.com/f3/news/142522/motopark-to-euroformula-after-fem-collapse|title=Motopark, Red Bull juniors to Euroformula Open after FEM collapse|last=Simmons|first=Marcus|work=Autosport|publisher=Motorsport Network|date=2 April 2019|access-date=7 July 2019|archive-date=2 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402140436/https://www.autosport.com/f3/news/142522/motopark-to-euroformula-after-fem-collapse|url-status=live}} After a second-place finish in the first race at Paul Ricard and achieving third place in the Pau Grand Prix,{{cite web|url=http://www.euroformulaopen.net/en/news/3536/liam-lawson-starts-euroformula-season-with-victory-at-paul-ricard|title=Liam Lawson starts Euroformula season with victory at Paul Ricard|date=27 April 2019|access-date=7 July 2019|archive-date=7 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707100932/http://www.euroformulaopen.net/en/news/3536/liam-lawson-starts-euroformula-season-with-victory-at-paul-ricard|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.grandprix247.com/2019/05/19/monger-wins-pau-grand-prix-in-the-wet/|title=Monger wins Pau Grand Prix in the wet|date=19 May 2019|access-date=7 July 2019|archive-date=7 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707100940/https://www.grandprix247.com/2019/05/19/monger-wins-pau-grand-prix-in-the-wet/|url-status=live}} Tsunoda claimed his maiden championship win in the second race at Hockenheim.{{cite web|url=http://www.euroformulaopen.net/en/news/3605/yuki-tsunoda-takes-his-first-euroformula-win-in-dramatic-race-at-hockenheim|title=Yuki Tsunoda takes his first Euroformula win in dramatic race at Hockenheim|date=26 May 2019|access-date=7 July 2019|archive-date=7 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707100935/http://www.euroformulaopen.net/en/news/3605/yuki-tsunoda-takes-his-first-euroformula-win-in-dramatic-race-at-hockenheim|url-status=live}} In Spa-Francorchamps, Tsunoda was involved in a collision with teammate Liam Lawson during the second race, having scored second place in Race 1.{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=10 June 2019|title=Red Bull juniors Lawson and Tsunoda explain Spa EF Open crash|url=https://formulascout.com/red-bull-juniors-lawson-and-tsunoda-explain-spa-ef-open-crash/51338|access-date=19 May 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519125638/https://formulascout.com/red-bull-juniors-lawson-and-tsunoda-explain-spa-ef-open-crash/51338|url-status=live}} He took a double podium during the Monza final round.{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=12 October 2019|title=Euroformula Open champion Sato wins slipstream battle at Monza|url=https://formulascout.com/marino-sato-wins-ef-open-monza/55416|access-date=19 May 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519125642/https://formulascout.com/marino-sato-wins-ef-open-monza/55416|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=13 October 2019|title=Liam Lawson seals EF Open rookie title in historic race at Monza|url=https://formulascout.com/lawson-wins-historic-final-ef-open-race/55459|access-date=19 May 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=8 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408084427/https://formulascout.com/lawson-wins-historic-final-ef-open-race/55459|url-status=live}} Despite missing two rounds due to F3 commitments, Tsunoda placed fourth in the standings with 151 points, one win and five more podiums.{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=24 October 2019|title=Euroformula Open 2019 season review|url=https://formulascout.com/euroformula-open-2019-season-review/55251|access-date=19 May 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519125640/https://formulascout.com/euroformula-open-2019-season-review/55251|url-status=live}}

Before the start of his 2020 season, Tsunoda partook in the 2020 Toyota Racing Series with M2 Competition alongside Liam Lawson.{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=11 December 2019|title=Liam Lawson to defend TRS title, Yuki Tsunoda joins as team-mate|url=https://formulascout.com/liam-lawson-yuki-tsunoda-m2-trs/57513|access-date=19 May 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=29 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329032246/https://formulascout.com/liam-lawson-yuki-tsunoda-m2-trs/57513|url-status=live}} Tsunoda scored one win throughout the campaign, during the second race at the opening round in Highlands Motorsport Park.{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=18 January 2020|title=Yuki Tsunoda wins Toyota Racing Series race two at Highlands|url=https://formulascout.com/yuki-tsunoda-highlands-trs-win/58876|access-date=19 May 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519125642/https://formulascout.com/yuki-tsunoda-highlands-trs-win/58876|url-status=live}} He claimed two further podium finishes later in the season, landing him fourth place in the championship.{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=18 February 2020|title=What Igor Fraga did to beat the Toyota Racing Series' local hero|url=https://formulascout.com/what-igor-fraga-did-to-beat-the-toyota-racing-series-local-hero/59741|access-date=19 May 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519125641/https://formulascout.com/what-igor-fraga-did-to-beat-the-toyota-racing-series-local-hero/59741|url-status=live}}

In the beginning of 2020, Honda announced that Tsunoda would join Carlin to race in the FIA Formula 2 Championship alongside new Red Bull junior Jehan Daruvala.{{Cite web|date=10 January 2020|title=Honda 2020 Motorsports Program Overview|url=https://global.honda/newsroom/news/2020/c200110aeng.html|access-date=18 January 2020|website=global.honda|archive-date=25 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725135130/https://global.honda/newsroom/news/2020/c200110aeng.html|url-status=live}} The season was set to start in Bahrain, but started in Austria in July due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=23 March 2020|title=F2's Baku round postponed, season start in Austria|url=https://formulascout.com/f2s-baku-round-postponed-season-start-in-austria/60877|access-date=19 May 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=31 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531082059/https://formulascout.com/f2s-baku-round-postponed-season-start-in-austria/60877|url-status=live}} He topped free practice on his debut, but only qualified 12th.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda: "I will push until the end to be P1"|date=4 July 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5nR66JBrnDyZDpoWyL4MXe/tsunoda-i-will-push-until-the-end-to-be-p1|access-date=19 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519135658/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5nR66JBrnDyZDpoWyL4MXe/tsunoda-i-will-push-until-the-end-to-be-p1|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda takes first in Free Practice on F2 debut|date=3 July 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5Z7QOX0GHRTekFhk6FQrCU/tsunoda-takes-first-in-free-practice-on-f2-debut|access-date=19 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519135651/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5Z7QOX0GHRTekFhk6FQrCU/tsunoda-takes-first-in-free-practice-on-f2-debut|url-status=live}} His races were disappointing, colliding with Daruvala on the opening lap of the feature race saw him finish last, but recovered to 11th on Sunday.{{Cite web|title=Tough F2 weekend for Daruvala & Tsunoda at the Red Bull Ring|date=5 July 2020|url=https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/tough-f2-weekend-for-daruvala-tsunoda-at-the-red-bull-ring|access-date=19 May 2023|publisher=Red Bull|website=redbull.com|language=en|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519125649/https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/tough-f2-weekend-for-daruvala-tsunoda-at-the-red-bull-ring|url-status=live}} During the second Austrian round, Tsunoda stormed to his first pole.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda carries over FP form for first F2 pole, ahead of Zhou and Ilott|date=10 July 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7akE061ru2jlqXD7QMTr3U/tsunoda-carries-over-fp-form-for-first-f2-pole-ahead-of-zhou-and-ilott|access-date=19 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519135701/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7akE061ru2jlqXD7QMTr3U/tsunoda-carries-over-fp-form-for-first-f2-pole-ahead-of-zhou-and-ilott|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=11 July 2020|title=Yuki Tsunoda credits timing for maiden F2 pole at Styrian GP|url=https://formulascout.com/yuki-tsunoda-credits-timing-for-maiden-f2-pole-at-styrian-gp/64433|access-date=19 May 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519125644/https://formulascout.com/yuki-tsunoda-credits-timing-for-maiden-f2-pole-at-styrian-gp/64433|url-status=live}} He would lead the race for much of the race under wet conditions, but encountered a radio problem that delayed his pit stop. He would pit two laps later than expected and drop to fourth place, but fought past the Virtuosi drivers for second place.{{Cite web|title=2020 Round 2 post-Feature Race press conference|date=11 July 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5SVPkHeAEpzN0zdodYFiKg/2020-round-2-post-feature-race-press-conference|access-date=19 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519135649/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5SVPkHeAEpzN0zdodYFiKg/2020-round-2-post-feature-race-press-conference|url-status=live}} More disappointment followed as a engine issue saw him drop out of the race on lap 10.{{Cite web|title=Yuki Tsunoda second at the Red Bull Ring from F2 Pole|date=12 July 2020|url=https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/yuki-tsunoda-second-at-the-red-bull-ring-from-f2-pole|access-date=19 May 2023|publisher=Red Bull|website=redbull.com|language=en|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519125654/https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/yuki-tsunoda-second-at-the-red-bull-ring-from-f2-pole|url-status=live}} Another disappointing round in Hungary rewarded him with zero points, with a 16th and 18th place.{{Cite web|title=Points for Daruvala in F2 at the Hungaroring|date=19 July 2020|url=https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/points-for-daruvala-in-f2-at-the-hungaroring|access-date=19 May 2023|publisher=Red Bull|website=redbull.com|language=en|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519125644/https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/points-for-daruvala-in-f2-at-the-hungaroring|url-status=live}}

Tsunoda qualified ninth in Silverstone, and made a masterclass charge, passing Christian Lundgaard on the last lap for third place.{{Cite web|title=2020 Round 4 post-Feature Race press conference|date=1 August 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/3XxivhFSpuOI1PwHrBmmCI/2020-round-4-post-feature-race-press-conference|access-date=19 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519152703/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/3XxivhFSpuOI1PwHrBmmCI/2020-round-4-post-feature-race-press-conference|url-status=live}} Another sprint race disappointment followed, as he was taken out by Callum Ilott on the opening lap.{{Cite web|title=Great F2 drives by Tsunoda & Daruvala produce 3rd & 4th at Silverstone|date=3 August 2020|url=https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/great-f2-drives-by-tsunoda-daruvala-produce-3rd-4th-at-silverstone|access-date=19 May 2023|publisher=Red Bull|website=redbull.com|language=en|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519125643/https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/great-f2-drives-by-tsunoda-daruvala-produce-3rd-4th-at-silverstone|url-status=live}} During the second Silverstone round, Tsunoda qualified tenth and moved up to sixth for the feature race. In the sprint race, he remained in third for most of the race, until lap 19 of 21, where the two Prema drivers ahead collided and promoted Tsunoda for his maiden win.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda gifted first F2 win, as Shwarztman and Schumacher collide from first and second|date=9 August 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/1QSvfC9SMFtC8cf2yU4IV2/tsunoda-gifted-first-f2-win-as-shwarztman-and-schumacher-collide-from-first|access-date=19 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519152705/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/1QSvfC9SMFtC8cf2yU4IV2/tsunoda-gifted-first-f2-win-as-shwarztman-and-schumacher-collide-from-first|url-status=live}} Post-race, Tsunoda stated that "he had the potential for P1 even without late Prema crash".{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda "had the potential for P1," even without late PREMA crash|date=12 August 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/4hTfu5wXx4dikgoTywJpNN/tsunoda-had-the-potential-for-p1-even-without-late-prema-crash|access-date=19 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519135654/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/4hTfu5wXx4dikgoTywJpNN/tsunoda-had-the-potential-for-p1-even-without-late-prema-crash|url-status=live}} Tsunoda qualified sixth in Barcelona. Tsunoda would briefly lead on lap 30 after a safety car restart due to the frontrunners pitting again, but they caught up on fresher tyres, including fellow compatriot Nobuharu Matsushita, and he dropped to fourth.{{Cite web|title=Matsushita wins manic Feature Race in style from 17th, ahead of Shwartzman|date=15 August 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7kRw6uwAiCyOuHEpQbkUck/matsushita-wins-manic-feature-race-in-style-from-17th-ahead-of-shwartzman|access-date=19 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=4 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404101729/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7kRw6uwAiCyOuHEpQbkUck/matsushita-wins-manic-feature-race-in-style-from-17th-ahead-of-shwartzman|url-status=live}} He again finished fourth in the sprint race.{{Cite web|title=Good Barcelona F2 weekend for Tsunoda takes him to 4th|date=17 August 2020|url=https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/good-barcelona-f2-weekend-for-tsunoda-takes-him-to-4th|access-date=19 May 2023|publisher=Red Bull|website=redbull.com|language=en|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519125639/https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/good-barcelona-f2-weekend-for-tsunoda-takes-him-to-4th|url-status=live}}

Tsunoda took his second pole of the year in Spa-Francorchamps.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda seals second F2 pole, beating out Mazepin in Spa Qualifying|date=28 August 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7jb0bsO2LEbrvfWSE9apIW/tsunoda-seals-second-f2-pole-beating-out-mazepin-in-spa-qualifying|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520054407/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7jb0bsO2LEbrvfWSE9apIW/tsunoda-seals-second-f2-pole-beating-out-mazepin-in-spa-qualifying|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=28 August 2020|title=Tsunoda dedicates F2 pole at Spa to late Anthoine Hubert|url=https://formulascout.com/tsunoda-dedicates-f2-pole-at-spa-to-late-anthoine-hubert/67129|access-date=20 May 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520051402/https://formulascout.com/tsunoda-dedicates-f2-pole-at-spa-to-late-anthoine-hubert/67129|url-status=live}} After a slow pit stop during the feature race, Tsunoda would fall behind Nikita Mazepin but fought back to him by lap 20. Mazepin would push Tsunoda wide on the penultimate lap while defending, which earned the Russian a five-second time penalty. Tsunoda would be promoted to the win having finished second on the road.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda promoted to second F2 win, after a late time penalty for Mazepin|date=29 August 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7xL2SmRePgLLFOT8dqT3UJ/tsunoda-promoted-to-second-f2-win-after-a-late-time-penalty-for-mazepin|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=9 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209033442/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7xL2SmRePgLLFOT8dqT3UJ/tsunoda-promoted-to-second-f2-win-after-a-late-time-penalty-for-mazepin|url-status=live}} In the sprint race,Tsunoda finished in ninth as a penalty for hitting Ilott at the start saw him drop out of the points due to a time penalty.{{Cite web|title=Yuki Tsunoda takes F2 Feature Race win at Spa|date=31 August 2020|url=https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/yuki-tsunoda-takes-f2-feature-race-win-at-spa|access-date=20 May 2023|publisher=Red Bull|website=redbull.com|language=en|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520051411/https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/yuki-tsunoda-takes-f2-feature-race-win-at-spa|url-status=live}} He secured second in qualifying for Monza.{{Cite web|title=2020 Round 8 post-Qualifying press conference|date=4 September 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7B86135Z6MT2TMkINb9Kym/2020-round-8-post-qualifying-press-conference|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520054410/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7B86135Z6MT2TMkINb9Kym/2020-round-8-post-qualifying-press-conference|url-status=live}} A slow start in the feature race dropped him to fifth, Tsunoda made it up by crossing the line in fourth place.{{Cite web|title=Schumacher hauls himself into title contention with first win of 2020 in the Feature Race, ahead of Ghiotto|date=5 September 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7fTMqkueTJkMtz1Ps9TKNl/schumacher-hauls-himself-into-title-contention-with-first-win-of-2020-in-the|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520094257/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7fTMqkueTJkMtz1Ps9TKNl/schumacher-hauls-himself-into-title-contention-with-first-win-of-2020-in-the|url-status=live}} In the sprint race, mechanical woes saw him out early.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda 4th in F2 Monza Race 1 - Technical DNF Race 2|date=6 September 2020|url=https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/tsunoda-4th-in-f2-monza-race-1---technical-dnf-race-2|access-date=20 May 2023|publisher=Red Bull|website=redbull.com|language=en|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520091253/https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/tsunoda-4th-in-f2-monza-race-1---technical-dnf-race-2|url-status=live}} In Mugello, he qualified 11th and finished eighth on the road in the feature race, but was penalised for colliding with Dan Ticktum, dropping to 16th. His disappointing weekend continued in the sprint race, as he damaged his front wing hitting the back of Felipe Drugovich on the fourth last lap, and was forced to pit which dropped him to 20th.{{Cite web|title=Jüri Vips 3rd in F2 at Mugello|date=13 September 2020|url=https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/juri-vips-3rd-in-f2-at-mugello|access-date=20 May 2023|publisher=Red Bull|website=redbull.com|language=en|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520091254/https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/juri-vips-3rd-in-f2-at-mugello|url-status=live}}

In Sochi, Tsunoda claimed his third pole ahead of teammate Daruvala.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda snatches pole ahead of teammate Daruvala for Carlin one-two in Sochi|date=25 September 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5VUT9VKzYRz6xAZKtKhvcA/tsunoda-snatches-pole-ahead-of-teammate-daruvala-for-carlin-one-two-in-sochi|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=31 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531082104/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5VUT9VKzYRz6xAZKtKhvcA/tsunoda-snatches-pole-ahead-of-teammate-daruvala-for-carlin-one-two-in-sochi|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=2020 Round 10 post-Qualifying press conference|date=25 September 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/1oXhLDKFNadfevr0D9jvzb/2020-round-10-post-qualifying-press-conference|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520094304/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/1oXhLDKFNadfevr0D9jvzb/2020-round-10-post-qualifying-press-conference|url-status=live}} He settled for second place after being overtaken by Mick Schumacher, although he would win a battle over Ilott for runners-up position on the last lap.{{Cite web|title=2020 Round 10 post-Feature Race press conference|date=26 September 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/52vP5HpwgiKTBfkwWbqgO9/2020-round-10-post-feature-race-press-conference|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520094300/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/52vP5HpwgiKTBfkwWbqgO9/2020-round-10-post-feature-race-press-conference|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title="I've still got a chance tomorrow," says Tsunoda ahead of the Sprint Race|date=26 September 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/6CGwaDLMZc6kCdGBPUgXxO/ive-still-got-a-chance-tomorrow-says-tsunoda-ahead-of-the-sprint-race|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520094256/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/6CGwaDLMZc6kCdGBPUgXxO/ive-still-got-a-chance-tomorrow-says-tsunoda-ahead-of-the-sprint-race|url-status=live}} In the sprint race, Tsunoda finished in sixth.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda second in Sochi F2 – Third in title chase|date=27 September 2020|url=https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/tsunoda-second-in-sochi-f2-third-in-title-chase|access-date=20 May 2023|publisher=Red Bull|website=redbull.com|language=en|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520091252/https://www.redbull.com/int-en/juniorteam/tsunoda-second-in-sochi-f2-third-in-title-chase|url-status=live}} Tsunoda sat third in the standings heading into the two-month break before the final two rounds, 44 points behind leader Schumacher.{{Cite web|title=The Run In: Assessing Yuki Tsunoda's chances|date=23 November 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/NaP1tN9l7h4sza86Y2QKZ/the-run-in-assessing-yuki-tsunodas-chances|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520094307/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/NaP1tN9l7h4sza86Y2QKZ/the-run-in-assessing-yuki-tsunodas-chances|url-status=live}} In Bahrain, Tsunoda spun out on his flying lap, which left him down in last.{{Cite web|title=Ilott keeps title fight wide open with fifth pole of the season in Sakhir Qualifying|date=27 November 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5rWFz2llLOZcqNgeJsc7uR/ilott-keeps-his-title-hopes-alive-with-pole-in-sakhir-qualifying-ahead-of|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=4 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404044344/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5rWFz2llLOZcqNgeJsc7uR/ilott-keeps-his-title-hopes-alive-with-pole-in-sakhir-qualifying-ahead-of|url-status=live}} He made an incredible charge on the alternate strategy, charging to sixth.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda on how Carlin inspired his Feature Race recovery drive|date=28 November 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2sXieuZnNtgQa0ajNcNxAA/tsunoda-on-how-carlin-inspired-his-feature-race-recovery-drive|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520094302/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2sXieuZnNtgQa0ajNcNxAA/tsunoda-on-how-carlin-inspired-his-feature-race-recovery-drive|url-status=live}} In the sprint race, Tsunoda suffered a puncture on lap 1 cause by contact with Marcus Armstrong which ruined his race, ending in 15th.{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=3 December 2020|title=Tsunoda 'must forget' about troublesome first weekend at Bahrain|url=https://formulascout.com/tsunoda-must-forget-about-bahrain-disaster-ahead-of-finale/71933|access-date=20 May 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520091254/https://formulascout.com/tsunoda-must-forget-about-bahrain-disaster-ahead-of-finale/71933|url-status=live}} He took pole for the second Bahrain round.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda beats out Mazepin for fourth pole, as Schumacher struggles to 18th|date=4 December 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7LaBu8qcgEgD7kQzWlmoqa/tsunoda-beats-out-mazepin-for-fourth-pole-as-schumacher-struggles-to-18th|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520134337/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/7LaBu8qcgEgD7kQzWlmoqa/tsunoda-beats-out-mazepin-for-fourth-pole-as-schumacher-struggles-to-18th|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=2020 Round 12 post-Qualifying press conference|date=4 December 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/3cyGvGIAc4PNS48sULUQMB/2020-round-12-post-qualifying-press-conference|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520094309/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/3cyGvGIAc4PNS48sULUQMB/2020-round-12-post-qualifying-press-conference|url-status=live}} Tsunoda had another feature race battle with Mazepin, but the Japanese driver would win out and take another victory.{{Cite web|last=Simmons|first=Marcus|url=https://www.motorsport.com/fia-f2/news/bahrain-tsunonda-win-schumacher-ilott/4921649/|date=5 December 2020|title=Bahrain F2: Tsunoda wins, showdown set between Schumacher, Ilott|access-date=20 May 2023|website=Motorsport.com|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520091253/https://www.motorsport.com/fia-f2/news/bahrain-tsunonda-win-schumacher-ilott/4921649/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=2020 Round 12 post-Feature Race press conference|date=5 December 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5CtM6yKA7wadbpC3nmwAl3/2020-round-12-post-feature-race-press-conference|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520094258/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5CtM6yKA7wadbpC3nmwAl3/2020-round-12-post-feature-race-press-conference|url-status=live}} In the sprint race, a last lap charge passing Ticktum would seal second place.{{Cite web|title=2020 Round 12 post-Sprint Race press conference|date=6 December 2020|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/50UQsgfgVE05bITVhm8IzU/2020-round-12-post-sprint-race-press-conference|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=10 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230310111105/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/50UQsgfgVE05bITVhm8IzU/2020-round-12-post-sprint-race-press-conference|url-status=live}} Overall, Tsunoda took three wins, four pole positions, seven podiums and finished third in the championship with 200 points.{{Cite web|title=Driver Standings for the FIA Formula 2 2020 Championship|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Standings/Driver?seasonId=177|access-date=20 May 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en|archive-date=26 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226162935/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Standings/Driver?seasonId=177|url-status=live}} He was the best-placed rookie and scored more points than any other driver across the feature races.{{Cite web |date=2020-12-16 |title=Tsunoda is Red Bull's most exciting hope since Verstappen |url=https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/why-tsunodas-red-bulls-most-exciting-hope-since-verstappen/ |access-date=2025-03-24 |website=The Race |language=en}}

His first experience driving a Formula One car came in a November 2020 test session at Imola Circuit, driving the Toro Rosso STR13.{{Cite web|date=5 November 2020|title=Tsunoda surprised by physical challenge of F1 car after maiden test, as FP1 debut beckons|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-surprised-by-physical-challenge-of-f1-car-after-maiden-test-as-fp1.3vh0DRWxMpsj9KqLGrLVF7.html|access-date=6 November 2020|website=Formula1.com|archive-date=5 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605030002/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-surprised-by-physical-challenge-of-f1-car-after-maiden-test-as-fp1.3vh0DRWxMpsj9KqLGrLVF7.html|url-status=live}} The following month, he drove for AlphaTauri in the end-of-season rookie test at Yas Marina Circuit.{{Cite web|last=Cooper|first=Adam|date=29 August 2020|title=F2 racer Tsunoda set for Abu Dhabi rookie F1 test run with AlphaTauri|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/151739/tsunoda-set-for-abu-dhabi-alphatauri-test|access-date=30 August 2020|website=Autosport.com|archive-date=30 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830105805/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/151739/tsunoda-set-for-abu-dhabi-alphatauri-test|url-status=live}} He completed further test sessions in the STR14 at Imola Circuit and Misano World Circuit over the winter break.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda gets more mileage at Imola ahead of F1 debut|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-gets-more-mileage-at-imola-ahead-of-f1-debut.1oe5AlYeTIbTF3eBDIa7SA.html|access-date=28 January 2021|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=25 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325231600/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-gets-more-mileage-at-imola-ahead-of-f1-debut.1oe5AlYeTIbTF3eBDIa7SA.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda continues F1 debut preparations with Misano test|date=3 February 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-continues-f1-debut-preparations-with-misano-test.4r82BiY8xvWnDMESbBwKr4.html|access-date=24 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=24 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524155337/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-continues-f1-debut-preparations-with-misano-test.4r82BiY8xvWnDMESbBwKr4.html|url-status=live}}

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Tsunoda replaced Daniil Kvyat and partnered Pierre Gasly at the Honda-powered AlphaTauri team for the 2021 season.{{Cite web|date=16 December 2020|title=Tsunoda gets AlphaTauri F1 seat, replaces Kvyat|url=https://the-race.com/formula-1/tsunoda-gets-alphatauri-f1-seat-replaces-kvyat/|access-date=16 December 2020|website=The Race|language=en-GB|archive-date=8 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108034607/https://the-race.com/formula-1/tsunoda-gets-alphatauri-f1-seat-replaces-kvyat/|url-status=live}} His car number is 22, as he raced with number 11 during karting but the number was taken, hence he doubled it.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda explains why he chose 22 in Formula 1|date=2 February 2021|url=https://racingnews365.com/tsunoda-explains-why-chose-22-formula-1|access-date=24 May 2023|website=racingnews365.com|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524123803/https://racingnews365.com/tsunoda-explains-why-chose-22-formula-1|url-status=live}}

At the season-opening {{F1 GP|2021|Bahrain}}, Tsunoda qualified 13th, despite being second fastest in Q1.{{Cite web|title=2021 Bahrain GP: Qualifying|date=27 March 2021|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-bahrain-gp-qualifying/|access-date=24 May 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524123801/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-bahrain-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}} He finished in ninth place, having overtaken Lance Stroll on the last lap.{{Cite web|date=28 March 2021|title=Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix race results: Hamilton beats Verstappen|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bahrain-grand-prix-race-results/5958036/|access-date=28 March 2021|website=Motorsport|language=en-GB|archive-date=27 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927111341/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bahrain-grand-prix-race-results/5958036/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda describes 'emotional' pass on hero Alonso – and what he learned from shadowing him|date=29 March 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-describes-emotional-pass-on-hero-alonso-and-what-he-learned-from.fvdZqn5bKVELOPZAmnmkF.html|access-date=24 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=24 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524125305/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-describes-emotional-pass-on-hero-alonso-and-what-he-learned-from.fvdZqn5bKVELOPZAmnmkF.html|url-status=live}} After the race, Ross Brawn, Formula One's technical director, hailed Tsunoda as "F1's best rookie for years".{{Cite web|last=Cleeren|first=Filip|date=29 March 2021|title=Brawn hails Tsunoda as 'F1's best rookie for years'|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/brawn-hails-tsunoda-as-f1s-best-rookie-for-years/5975693/|access-date=30 March 2021|website=Motorsport.com|language=en|archive-date=3 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230703223130/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/brawn-hails-tsunoda-as-f1s-best-rookie-for-years/5975693/|url-status=live}} He targeted an appearance in the third qualifying session (Q3) for the next race, the {{F1 GP|2021|Emilia Romagna}}, but crashed in qualifying and started the race from the back.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda targeting Q3 at Imola after '5 out of 10' performance on F1 debut|date=15 April 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-targeting-q3-at-imola-after-5-out-of-10-performance-on-f1-debut.6EzNWsBHnhvKII25cS9Dff.html|access-date=24 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=24 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524130808/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-targeting-q3-at-imola-after-5-out-of-10-performance-on-f1-debut.6EzNWsBHnhvKII25cS9Dff.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda apologises for 'huge mistake' after crashing out in opening minutes of qualifying in Imola|date=17 April 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-apologises-for-huge-mistake-after-crashing-out-in-opening-minutes-of.5hzwvh0x4jdzqT0t74SKKj.html|access-date=24 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=24 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524125304/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-apologises-for-huge-mistake-after-crashing-out-in-opening-minutes-of.5hzwvh0x4jdzqT0t74SKKj.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda to race with new gearbox, exhaust and power unit elements after qualifying shunt|date=18 April 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-to-race-with-new-gearbox-exhaust-and-power-unit-elements-after.61rOG3ZD9CJvCZaVITiU7P.html|access-date=24 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=18 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418113528/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-to-race-with-new-gearbox-exhaust-and-power-unit-elements-after.61rOG3ZD9CJvCZaVITiU7P.html|url-status=live}} He made his way to ninth place before the race was red-flagged, but spun after the restart and finished 13th.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda determined to learn from 'really tough' first wet race after crash and spin in Imola|date=20 April 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-determined-to-learn-from-really-tough-first-wet-race-after-crash-and.2T1Q814UJ1ZWvIQNRWZ8AM.html|access-date=24 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=24 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524133815/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-determined-to-learn-from-really-tough-first-wet-race-after-crash-and.2T1Q814UJ1ZWvIQNRWZ8AM.html|url-status=live}} He qualified 16th for the {{F1 GP|2021|Spanish}} and later apologised after questioning whether he and teammate Gasly had "the same car".{{Cite web|last=Smith|first=Lukas|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-question-mark-alphatauri-compared-gasly/6504973/|date=8 May 2023|title=Tsunoda has 'question mark' over AlphaTauri F1 car versus Gasly|access-date=24 May 2023|website=Motorsport.com|archive-date=24 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524123801/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-question-mark-alphatauri-compared-gasly/6504973/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-apologises-for-comments-suggesting-he-and-gasly-run-different.6muniJNSsGeaOZ7EfzYWNb.html|title=Tsunoda apologises for comments suggesting he and Gasly run different equipment after Q1 exit|website=Formula 1|date=8 May 2021|accessdate=8 October 2021|archive-date=23 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323195242/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-apologises-for-comments-suggesting-he-and-gasly-run-different.6muniJNSsGeaOZ7EfzYWNb.html|url-status=live}} He went on to retire from the race with an electrical failure, his first F1 retirement.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda looking to reset for Monaco and 'refocus on my job' after frustrating Spanish GP weekend|date=12 May 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-looking-to-reset-for-monaco-and-refocus-on-my-job-after-frustrating.6hWNkUukA6Kpu6ev2KK10R.html|access-date=24 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=24 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524160843/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-looking-to-reset-for-monaco-and-refocus-on-my-job-after-frustrating.6hWNkUukA6Kpu6ev2KK10R.html|url-status=live}}

He reached the Q3 for the first time at the {{F1 GP|2021|Azerbaijan}}, but crashed in the session, causing a red flag.{{Cite web|title='I was just pushing too much' – Mixed feelings for Tsunoda after first Q3 ended with crash in Baku|date=5 June 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.i-was-just-pushing-too-much-mixed-feelings-for-tsunoda-after-first-q3-ended.4uYZkugACfNQsZBVk4Eeb2.html|access-date=25 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=25 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525121353/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.i-was-just-pushing-too-much-mixed-feelings-for-tsunoda-after-first-q3-ended.4uYZkugACfNQsZBVk4Eeb2.html|url-status=live}} He finished the race seventh, his best result so far, despite being "mad" after the race due to losing two positions at the red flag restart. Tsunoda crashed again in qualifying at the {{F1 GP|2021|French}}, was forced to start from the pit lane and finished 13th.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda explains what happened with early Q1 spin that leaves him on the back row for the French GP|date=19 June 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.watch-tsunoda-spin-brings-out-early-red-flag-in-french-gp-qualifying.7FD2wkDKtdwFGGmc53drJc.html|access-date=25 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=11 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711175156/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.watch-tsunoda-spin-brings-out-early-red-flag-in-french-gp-qualifying.7FD2wkDKtdwFGGmc53drJc.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda forced to start French GP from pit lane after changing parts overnight following Q1 shunt|date=20 June 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-forced-to-start-french-gp-from-pit-lane-after-changing-parts.4uGOXOj7iWdV7N7jKPJuHB.html|access-date=25 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=1 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701142347/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-forced-to-start-french-gp-from-pit-lane-after-changing-parts.4uGOXOj7iWdV7N7jKPJuHB.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda says recovery from P20 to P13 'a good step' – but knows he must cut out qualifying mistakes|date=22 June 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-says-recovery-from-p20-to-p13-a-good-step-but-knows-he-must-cut-out.4EcGOgFC5veCff2HoPisAc.html|access-date=25 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=25 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525121349/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-says-recovery-from-p20-to-p13-a-good-step-but-knows-he-must-cut-out.4EcGOgFC5veCff2HoPisAc.html|url-status=live}} He reached Q3 again at the {{F1 GP|2021|Styrian}}, qualifying eighth, but received a three-place grid penalty for impeding Valtteri Bottas.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda hit by three-place grid drop for impeding Bottas in qualifying|date=26 June 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-hit-by-three-place-grid-drop-for-impeding-bottas-in-qualifying.4zBSUhPPvTvmoZ4wms2msU.html|access-date=25 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=26 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210626155945/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-hit-by-three-place-grid-drop-for-impeding-bottas-in-qualifying.4zBSUhPPvTvmoZ4wms2msU.html|url-status=live}} He finished in tenth place despite radio miscommunications.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda looking to improve radio communication after 'misunderstanding' cost him in Styrian GP|date=30 June 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-looking-to-improve-radio-communication-after-misunderstanding-cost.2xQ97N7Ffcq43qdildYyrO.html|access-date=25 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=25 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525115848/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-looking-to-improve-radio-communication-after-misunderstanding-cost.2xQ97N7Ffcq43qdildYyrO.html|url-status=live}} He again reached Q3 at the {{F1 GP|2021|Austrian}} and achieved his best qualifying result thus far with seventh.{{Cite web|title=AlphaTauri duo take P6 and P7 despite 'confusing' car issues at Red Bull Ring for Gasly and Tsunoda|date=3 July 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alphatauri-duo-take-p6-and-p7-despite-confusing-car-issues-at-red-bull-ring.1OVJwd5mS8bizCqqoihDMo.html|access-date=26 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=26 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526121029/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alphatauri-duo-take-p6-and-p7-despite-confusing-car-issues-at-red-bull-ring.1OVJwd5mS8bizCqqoihDMo.html|url-status=live}} He opted for a two-stop strategy and received penalties for crossing the pit entry line, failing to score points with a 12th-place finish.{{Cite web|title=TWO pit entry penalties and 'horrible' race pace cost Tsunoda chance of points in Austria|date=5 July 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.two-pit-entry-penalties-and-horrible-race-pace-cost-tsunoda-chance-of-points.6m2QjM1wldZNzdBl7dUFJ5.html|access-date=26 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=20 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320122351/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.two-pit-entry-penalties-and-horrible-race-pace-cost-tsunoda-chance-of-points.6m2QjM1wldZNzdBl7dUFJ5.html|url-status=live}} He secured a point with 10th place at the {{F1 GP|2021|British}}, having started 16th and benefited from a late pit stop from Sergio Pérez.{{Cite web|title=2021 British GP: Qualifying|date=16 July 2021|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-british-gp-qualifying/|access-date=26 May 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=26 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526114026/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-british-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=2021 British GP: Sprint Quali Race|date=17 July 2021|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-british-gp-sprint-quali/|access-date=26 May 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=26 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526114034/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-british-gp-sprint-quali/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda thrilled with point after becoming the only Honda-powered driver to score in the British GP|date=21 July 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-thrilled-with-point-after-becoming-the-only-honda-powered-driver-to.5ob1GXKk2KfxXPNjzkIqv2.html|access-date=26 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=26 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526122543/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-thrilled-with-point-after-becoming-the-only-honda-powered-driver-to.5ob1GXKk2KfxXPNjzkIqv2.html|url-status=live}} He again qualified 16th at the {{F1 GP|2021|Hungarian}}, but avoided the lap 1 collisions and gained from Sebastian Vettel's disqualification to be classified sixth in the race, improving his highest F1 result.{{Cite web|title=2021 Hungarian GP: Qualifying|date=31 July 2021|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-hungarian-gp-qualifying/|access-date=26 May 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=26 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526114025/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-hungarian-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title='Valtteri ***** up' says Gasly as he rues lost podium chance thanks to first lap chaos|date=4 August 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.valtteri-up-says-gasly-as-he-rues-lost-podium-chance-thanks-to-first-lap.0JcEAm8r8cQhgS37lSOXc.html|access-date=26 May 2023|website=Formula 1|archive-date=26 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526115536/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.valtteri-up-says-gasly-as-he-rues-lost-podium-chance-thanks-to-first-lap.0JcEAm8r8cQhgS37lSOXc.html|url-status=live}}

Tsunoda qualified 15th at the {{F1 GP|2021|Dutch}}, but he would fail to finish the race as he retired in the pits with a power unit issue.{{Cite web|title=2021 Dutch GP: Qualifying|date=4 September 2021|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-dutch-gp-qualifying/|access-date=31 May 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=31 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531082519/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-dutch-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.redbull.com/us-en/dutch-f1-grand-prix-2021-race-report|title=Dutch dream turns to reality for Max Verstappen at Zandvoort|first=Matthew|last=Clayton|publisher=Red Bull GmbH|date=5 September 2021|access-date=13 November 2021|archive-date=13 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113161329/https://www.redbull.com/us-en/dutch-f1-grand-prix-2021-race-report|url-status=live}} At the following race, the {{F1 GP|2021|Italian}}, he collided with Robert Kubica in sprint qualifying and then failed to start the race due to brake issues.{{Cite web|date=12 September 2021|title='Rally move' saved Robert Kubica after Yuki Tsunoda crash - BollyInside|url=https://www.bollyinside.com/news/rally-move-saved-robert-kubica-after-yuki-tsunoda-crash|access-date=12 September 2021|website=Bollyinside - US Local News & Breaking News Stories|language=en-US|archive-date=10 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010231403/https://www.bollyinside.com/news/rally-move-saved-robert-kubica-after-yuki-tsunoda-crash|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda laments 'tough' run of luck as AlphaTauri suffer double DNF at home race|date=14 September 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-laments-tough-run-of-luck-as-alphatauri-suffer-double-dnf-at-home.3pSVbpPAzh40rX98SI3SHn.html|access-date=31 May 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=1 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401235939/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-laments-tough-run-of-luck-as-alphatauri-suffer-double-dnf-at-home.3pSVbpPAzh40rX98SI3SHn.html|url-status=live}} In the next seven Grands Prix, Tsunoda advanced to Q3 all but once. During the {{F1 GP|2021|Turkish}}, he held back Lewis Hamilton for numerous laps but a spin later cost him a chance of points and he finished 14th.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda unable to take the positives despite holding Hamilton at bay, as he rues a costly spin in Istanbul|date=14 October 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-unable-to-take-the-positives-despite-holding-hamilton-at-bay-as-he.1gowLU0spgyo7QeMQD7UsS.html|access-date=31 May 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=5 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605032332/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-unable-to-take-the-positives-despite-holding-hamilton-at-bay-as-he.1gowLU0spgyo7QeMQD7UsS.html|url-status=live}} He started 10th at the {{F1 GP|2021|United States}}, passed teammate Gasly and finished ninth, his first points since the summer break.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsuonda-survives-early-soft-tyre-stint-to-nab-first-points-since-hungary-in.4agPx2OSVgnYmrZZP5998J.html|title=Tsunoda survives early soft tyre stint to nab first points since Hungary, in his 'best race of the year'|website=Formula 1|date=25 October 2021|access-date=12 December 2021|archive-date=5 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240505125029/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/tsuonda-survives-early-soft-tyre-stint-to-nab-first-points-since-hungary-in.4agPx2OSVgnYmrZZP5998J|url-status=live}} He qualified ninth for the {{F1 GP|2021|Mexico City}}, but was required to start at the back due to taking additional power unit elements.{{Cite web|title=Stroll and Tsunoda set to start Mexico City GP from back of the grid after taking new power unit parts|date=5 November 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.stroll-and-tsunoda-set-to-start-mexico-city-gp-from-back-of-the-grid-after.3xaUzLXiPb0iiWogYMrLgU.html|access-date=31 May 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=6 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211106213518/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.stroll-and-tsunoda-set-to-start-mexico-city-gp-from-back-of-the-grid-after.3xaUzLXiPb0iiWogYMrLgU.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=2021 Mexican GP: Qualifying|date=6 November 2021|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-mexican-gp-qualifying/|access-date=31 May 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=31 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531082524/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-mexican-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}} He caused controversy for potentially impeding the Red Bull drivers, but was not penalised.{{Cite web|last=Cooper|first=Adam|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-not-at-fault-mexico-qualifying-controversy/6755112/|date=7 November 2021|title=Why Tsunoda wasn't at fault in Mexico F1 qualifying controversy|access-date=31 May 2023|website=Motorsport.com|archive-date=31 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531082502/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-not-at-fault-mexico-qualifying-controversy/6755112/|url-status=live}} In the race, he was eliminated on the opening lap in a collision with Esteban Ocon.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda rues missed opportunity to score 'big points' after Lap 1 collision in Mexico|date=8 November 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-rues-missed-opportunity-to-score-big-points-after-lap-1-collision-in.1pqh6BybEfnGwe9VGuvgrL.html|access-date=31 May 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=2 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602214007/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-rues-missed-opportunity-to-score-big-points-after-lap-1-collision-in.1pqh6BybEfnGwe9VGuvgrL.html|url-status=live}} A collision with Lance Stroll at the {{F1 GP|2021|São Paulo}} resulted in a time penalty and a 15th-place finish.{{Cite web|title=2021 Brazilian GP: Sprint Qualifying|date=13 November 2021|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-brazilian-gp-sprint-qualifying/|access-date=31 May 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=31 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531082517/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-brazilian-gp-sprint-qualifying/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Aston Martin hit out at 'reckless' Tsunoda for Turn 1 collision that ended Stroll's race|date=15 November 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.aston-martin-hit-out-at-reckless-tsunoda-for-turn-1-collision-that-ended.5b8u6FeXM8Ojm9dWuqdeRu.html|access-date=31 May 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=2 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602224501/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.aston-martin-hit-out-at-reckless-tsunoda-for-turn-1-collision-that-ended.5b8u6FeXM8Ojm9dWuqdeRu.html|url-status=live}} He qualified in the top ten at the Qatar and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix,{{Cite web|title=2021 Qatar GP: Qualifying|date=20 November 2021|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-qatar-gp-qualifying/|access-date=31 May 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=31 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531082507/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-qatar-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title='I can't be too greedy' – Gasly delighted with P6 in Saudi Arabia as Tsunoda 'frustrated' despite making Q3|date=4 December 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.i-cant-be-too-greedy-gasly-delighted-with-p6-in-saudi-arabia-as-tsunoda.3lRQzSCD2yTNny5IjWWz9f.html|access-date=31 May 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=31 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531082509/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.i-cant-be-too-greedy-gasly-delighted-with-p6-in-saudi-arabia-as-tsunoda.3lRQzSCD2yTNny5IjWWz9f.html|url-status=live}} but failed to score points in either.{{Cite web|title=Alpine 'did a better job than us' says Gasly, as front-row start goes unrewarded in Qatar|date=23 November 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alpine-did-a-better-job-than-us-says-gasly-as-front-row-start-goes.5R7o8hgOtRIU3kysivgrYv.html|access-date=31 May 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=6 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606073141/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alpine-did-a-better-job-than-us-says-gasly-as-front-row-start-goes.5R7o8hgOtRIU3kysivgrYv.html|url-status=live}} He apologised for his role in a collision with Sebastian Vettel at the latter.{{Cite web|title=Points centurion Gasly 'super happy' to finish ahead of Ferraris in Jeddah, as Tsunoda apologises for Vettel crash|date=6 December 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.points-centurion-gasly-super-happy-to-finish-ahead-of-ferraris-in-jeddah-as.3rRyhjqZKNMJ0MYMAwRDyE.html|access-date=31 May 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=24 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324215809/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.points-centurion-gasly-super-happy-to-finish-ahead-of-ferraris-in-jeddah-as.3rRyhjqZKNMJ0MYMAwRDyE.html|url-status=live}} He qualified eighth in the final race of the season, the {{F1 GP|2021|Abu Dhabi}}; notably, this was the first time all season that he outqualified teammate Gasly, who was eliminated in Q2.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.abu-dhabi-qualifying-facts-and-stats-tsunoda-out-qualifies-gasly-over-one.3hzWwtUxSSctGvf2kwGZDT.html|title=Abu Dhabi qualifying facts & stats: Tsunoda out-qualifies Gasly over one lap for the first time this year|first=Sean|last=Kelly|website=Formula 1|date=11 December 2021|access-date=12 December 2021|archive-date=24 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324121100/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.abu-dhabi-qualifying-facts-and-stats-tsunoda-out-qualifies-gasly-over-one.3hzWwtUxSSctGvf2kwGZDT.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=2021 Abu Dhabi GP: Qualifying|date=11 December 2021|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-abu-dhabi-gp-qualifying/|access-date=31 May 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=31 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531082512/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2021-abu-dhabi-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}} From this position, Tsunoda finished fourth and gained 12 points, his best ever result.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda ends year on career-high P4 after last-lap pass on Bottas|date=13 December 2021|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-ends-year-on-career-high-p4-after-last-lap-pass-on-bottas.71b28vUs1gHGBbrCojk87g.html|access-date=31 May 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=4 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604173013/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-ends-year-on-career-high-p4-after-last-lap-pass-on-bottas.71b28vUs1gHGBbrCojk87g.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.scuderiaalphatauri.com/en/2021-abu-dhabi-gp-race/|title=2021 Abu Dhabi GP: Race|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|date=12 December 2021|access-date=12 December 2021|archive-date=12 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211212173144/https://www.scuderiaalphatauri.com/en/2021-abu-dhabi-gp-race/|url-status=live}}

Tsunoda placed 14th in the drivers' championship with 32 points to Gasly's 110.{{Cite web|title=2021 Driver Standings|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2021/drivers.html|access-date=29 May 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=28 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210328180631/https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2021/drivers.html|url-status=live}}

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Tsunoda and Gasly were retained by AlphaTauri for the {{F1|2022}} season.{{Cite web|date=7 September 2021|title=Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda retained by AlphaTauri for 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.pierre-gasly-and-yuki-tsunoda-retained-by-alphatauri-for-2022.7r4sLtzK5gjpiek9848EWh.html|access-date=7 September 2021|website=Formula1|archive-date=24 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024044133/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.pierre-gasly-and-yuki-tsunoda-retained-by-alphatauri-for-2022.7r4sLtzK5gjpiek9848EWh.html|url-status=live}} At the season-opening {{F1 GP|2022|Bahrain}}, Tsunoda qualified 16th and improved to eighth in the race to score four points.{{Cite web|title=2022 Bahrain GP:Qualifying|date=19 March 2022|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-bahrain-gp-qualifying/|access-date=18 June 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=18 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618083423/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-bahrain-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Fiery reliability woes cost Gasly points in season opener – but Tsunoda picks up the pieces|date=21 March 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.fiery-reliability-woes-cost-gasly-points-in-season-opener-but-tsunoda-picks.ira5o9k171MaBCLV3CN1Q.html|access-date=18 June 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=25 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220425223423/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.fiery-reliability-woes-cost-gasly-points-in-season-opener-but-tsunoda-picks.ira5o9k171MaBCLV3CN1Q.html|url-status=live}} A fuel issue prevented him from setting a qualifying time at the {{F1 GP|2022|Saudi Arabian}};{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.perez-edges-out-ferraris-for-sensational-maiden-pole-position-in-saudi.74Bqte6fhTu1822iI1dufq.html|title=Perez edges out Ferraris for sensational maiden pole position in Saudi Arabia qualifying|date=26 March 2022|accessdate=3 April 2022|archive-date=7 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407130842/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.perez-edges-out-ferraris-for-sensational-maiden-pole-position-in-saudi.74Bqte6fhTu1822iI1dufq.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=2022 Saudi Arabian GP: Free Practice|date=29 March 2023|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-saudi-gp-qualifying/|access-date=18 June 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=18 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618083418/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-saudi-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}} he then failed to start the race after a power unit failure.{{cite web|last=Maher|first=Thomas|date=27 March 2022|url=https://racingnews365.com/tsunoda-out-ahead-of-saudi-arabian-gp-on-nightmare-weekend|title=Tsunoda out ahead of Saudi Arabian GP on nightmare weekend|website=Racingnews365.com|access-date=3 April 2022|archive-date=29 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329164800/https://racingnews365.com/tsunoda-out-ahead-of-saudi-arabian-gp-on-nightmare-weekend|url-status=live}} At the {{F1 GP|2022|Emilia Romagna}}, Tsunoda qualified 16th, just ahead of Gasly, and finished 12th in the sprint.{{Cite web|title=2022 Emilia Romagna GP: Qualifying|date=22 April 2022|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-emilia-romagna-gp-qualifying/|access-date=24 June 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=24 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624082837/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-emilia-romagna-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=2022 Emilia Romagna GP: Sprint|date=23 April 2023|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-emilia-romagna-gp-sprint/|access-date=24 June 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=24 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624082835/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-emilia-romagna-gp-sprint/|url-status=live}} He made up places in the race and passed Sebastian Vettel late on for seventh place.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda pleased to deliver strong run to P7 and rescue AlphaTauri's 'horrible' start to Imola weekend|date=26 April 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-pleased-to-deliver-strong-run-to-p7-and-rescue-alphatauris-horrible.6dNrZQqQmsH3tU6lsqSrCL.html|access-date=24 June 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=22 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622223954/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-pleased-to-deliver-strong-run-to-p7-and-rescue-alphatauris-horrible.6dNrZQqQmsH3tU6lsqSrCL.html|url-status=live}} He described the race as the best of his Formula One career.{{cite web |last=Talpade |first=Aditya |title="There is no reason we cannot perform well, like we had in Imola" - Yuki Tsunoda terms the 2022 Imola GP as the 'best race' of his F1 career |publisher=Sportskeeda.com |date=7 May 2022 |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/news-yuki-tsunoda-terms-2022-imola-gp-best-race-f1-career |access-date=24 May 2022 |archive-date=7 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220507011520/https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/news-yuki-tsunoda-terms-2022-imola-gp-best-race-f1-career |url-status=live }} His first Q3 appearance of the season came at the {{F1 GP|2022|Miami}}, where he qualified ninth.{{Cite web|title=2022 Miami GP: Qualifying|date=8 May 2022|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-miami-gp-qualifying/|access-date=24 June 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=24 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624082835/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-miami-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}} However an early pit stop and lack of pace meant that he would slip to 12th at the flag.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda says lack of pace was 'so frustrating' as he drops out of points in Miami|date=12 May 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-says-lack-of-pace-was-so-frustrating-as-he-drops-out-of-points-in.7xzH69v2poxGdtKJE1V75g.html|access-date=24 June 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=24 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624082831/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-says-lack-of-pace-was-so-frustrating-as-he-drops-out-of-points-in.7xzH69v2poxGdtKJE1V75g.html|url-status=live}} He scored points for the third time in six races at the {{F1 GP|2022|Spanish}}, finishing tenth, having started in 13th.{{Cite web|title=Gasly accepts full responsibility for Stroll crash in Spain, as Tsunoda left happy with point after 'super-tough' race|date=24 May 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.gasly-accepts-full-responsibility-for-stroll-crash-in-spain-as-tsunoda-left.HKyCuPXP0u8l8FL0pywY2.html|access-date=25 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=19 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230719200836/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.gasly-accepts-full-responsibility-for-stroll-crash-in-spain-as-tsunoda-left.HKyCuPXP0u8l8FL0pywY2.html|url-status=live}}

A streak of twelve races without scoring points followed. Tsunoda hit the wall in qualifying for the {{F1 GP|2022|Monaco}}, but manage to get into Q2 and qualify 11th.{{Cite web|title=2022 Monaco GP: Qualifying|date=28 May 2022|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-monaco-gp-qualifying/|access-date=25 July 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=25 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230725124056/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-monaco-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}} However, he finished the race 17th.{{Cite web|title='Creativity' helped me in battling drive from P17 to P11 says Gasly, as Tsunoda faces opposite fate in Monaco|date=31 May 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.creativity-helped-me-in-battling-drive-from-p17-to-p11-says-gasly-as-tsunoda.7CXolZopxGRjdFoQc8S2hK.html|access-date=25 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=25 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230725124055/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.creativity-helped-me-in-battling-drive-from-p17-to-p11-says-gasly-as-tsunoda.7CXolZopxGRjdFoQc8S2hK.html|url-status=live}} Tsunoda qualified a brilliant eighth at the {{F1 GP|2022|Azerbaijan}}.{{Cite web|title=2022 Azerbaijan GP: Qualifying|date=11 June 2022|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-azerbaijan-gp-qualifying/|access-date=25 July 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=25 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230725124057/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-azerbaijan-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}} He was running in seventh place until he was forced to pit for repairs after a DRS failure, which led him to finish down in a disappointing 13th place.{{Cite web|title=Contrasting fortunes at AlphaTauri as 'incredible' race for Gasly tempered by rear wing issues for Tsunoda|date=13 June 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.contrasting-fortunes-at-alphatauri-as-incredible-race-for-gasly-tempered-by.stMJT84uB5I3ZfZ6erD7H.html|access-date=25 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=25 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230725124051/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.contrasting-fortunes-at-alphatauri-as-incredible-race-for-gasly-tempered-by.stMJT84uB5I3ZfZ6erD7H.html|url-status=live}} After starting from the back due to an engine penalty,{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda to start Canadian GP from back after engine change|date=17 June 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-to-start-canadian-gp-from-back-after-engine-change-as-leclerc-avoids.68Gy7vow48RVVRzhw8m8Iw.html|access-date=25 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=22 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622201223/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-to-start-canadian-gp-from-back-after-engine-change-as-leclerc-avoids.68Gy7vow48RVVRzhw8m8Iw.html|url-status=live}} he crashed whilst exiting the pits at the {{F1 GP|2022|Canadian}}.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda apologetic over pit lane crash in Montreal, as Gasly says AlphaTauri were 'too slow'|date=20 June 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-apologetic-over-pit-lane-crash-in-montreal-as-gasly-says-alphatauri.7vdaSdyGatIV7BqtTwzUuk.html|access-date=25 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=21 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621014438/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-apologetic-over-pit-lane-crash-in-montreal-as-gasly-says-alphatauri.7vdaSdyGatIV7BqtTwzUuk.html|url-status=live}} He had further woes at the {{F1 GP|2022|British}}, first breaking his front wing during the lap 1 chaos and later collided with Gasly on lap 10.{{Cite web|title=AlphaTauri pair reflect on 'unnecessary' and 'avoidable' collision after point-less outing at Silverstone|date=6 July 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alphatauri-pair-reflect-on-unnecessary-and-avoidable-collision-after-point.4maR0doonevTVuTidULTSp.html|access-date=25 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=25 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230725124053/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alphatauri-pair-reflect-on-unnecessary-and-avoidable-collision-after-point.4maR0doonevTVuTidULTSp.html|url-status=live}} Tsunoda finished 13th, later apologised as he ended in 14th place.{{cite web|last=Cooper|first=Adam|date=6 July 2022|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-takes-blame-for-clash-with-gasly-in-british-gp/10333344/|title=Tsunoda takes blame for F1 clash with Gasly in British GP|website=Motorsport.com|language=en|access-date=6 July 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706085842/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-takes-blame-for-clash-with-gasly-in-british-gp/10333344/|url-status=live}} He qualified eighth for the {{F1 GP|2022|French}}.{{Cite web|title=2022 French GP: Qualifying|date=23 July 2023|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-french-gp-qualifying/|access-date=25 July 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=25 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230725125600/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-french-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}} However, a first-lap collision with Esteban Ocon resulted in Tsunoda's eventual retirement after a few laps.{{Cite web|title='I just struggled so much' says Gasly after leaving home race without points|date=26 July 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.i-just-struggled-so-much-says-gasly-after-leaving-home-race-without-points.6tyznqSU7VpAdoFHbsccsH.html|access-date=25 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=25 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230725122549/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.i-just-struggled-so-much-says-gasly-after-leaving-home-race-without-points.6tyznqSU7VpAdoFHbsccsH.html|url-status=live}} Having qualified 16th for the {{F1 GP|2022|Hungarian}},{{Cite web|title=2022 Hungarian GP: Qualifying|date=30 July 2022|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-hungarian-gp-qualifying/|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726095549/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-hungarian-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}} Tsunoda would struggle in the race, on route to 19th place, two laps down.{{Cite web|title=2022 Hungarian GP: Race|date=31 July 2022|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-hungarian-gp/|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726095556/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-hungarian-gp/|url-status=live}}

At the {{F1 GP|2022|Belgian}}, Tsunoda started from the pit lane but managed to charge to 13th place.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda to start Belgian Grand Prix from pit lane after power unit changes|date=28 August 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-to-start-belgian-grand-prix-from-pit-lane-after-power-unit-changes.wfuWqrCPIelZiOQZ8pH5X.html|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=28 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828120819/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-to-start-belgian-grand-prix-from-pit-lane-after-power-unit-changes.wfuWqrCPIelZiOQZ8pH5X.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Gasly hails 'pretty incredible' 100th Grand Prix after pit lane to points run in Belgium|date=30 August 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.gasly-hails-pretty-incredible-100th-grand-prix-after-pit-lane-to-points-run.6YOcpnb1ddsYRDjvNxsncf.html|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726101055/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.gasly-hails-pretty-incredible-100th-grand-prix-after-pit-lane-to-points-run.6YOcpnb1ddsYRDjvNxsncf.html|url-status=live}} At the {{F1 GP|2022|Dutch}}, Tsunoda started ninth, but retired with a differential issue.{{Cite web|title=2022 Dutch GP: Qualifying|date=3 September 2022|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-dutch-gp-qualifying/|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726095553/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-dutch-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=AlphaTauri Chief Engineer explains Tsunoda's bizarre DNF at Zandvoort|date=4 September 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alphatauri-chief-engineer-explains-tsunodas-bizarre-dnf-at-zandvoort.7M4FwRxgJf2ozrEWdbr1fH.html|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726101052/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alphatauri-chief-engineer-explains-tsunodas-bizarre-dnf-at-zandvoort.7M4FwRxgJf2ozrEWdbr1fH.html|url-status=live}} He had stopped at the side of the track and loosened his seatbelts before driving back to the pits, for which he was given his fifth reprimand of the season and therefore a grid penalty for the {{F1 GP|2022|Italian}}.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda receives 10-place grid drop at Monza after receiving 5 reprimands|date=9 September 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-receives-10-place-grid-drop-at-monza-after-receiving-5-reprimands.40iYN61a2mO6lVZ2Plvj2S.html|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909120819/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-receives-10-place-grid-drop-at-monza-after-receiving-5-reprimands.40iYN61a2mO6lVZ2Plvj2S.html|url-status=live}} At that event, he received two penalty points and another grid penalty for failing to slow for yellow flags in practice.{{Cite web|last=Cooper|first=Adam|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-relieved-to-lose-f1-reprimands-at-monza-penalty-points-piling-up/10367564/|date=11 September 2022|title=Tsunoda relieved to lose F1 reprimands, but penalty points pile up|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Motorsport.com|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726095545/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-relieved-to-lose-f1-reprimands-at-monza-penalty-points-piling-up/10367564/|url-status=live}} He finished 14th.{{Cite web|title=P8 at Monza 'the best we could have hoped for' says Gasly, as Tsunoda's point-less streak stretches to 10 races|date=13 September 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.p8-at-monza-the-best-we-could-have-hoped-for-says-gasly-as-tsunodas-point.7hMdkQ7iLKL8JAHSvwqvFv.html|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726102553/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.p8-at-monza-the-best-we-could-have-hoped-for-says-gasly-as-tsunodas-point.7hMdkQ7iLKL8JAHSvwqvFv.html|url-status=live}} At the {{F1 GP|2022|Singapore}}, Tsunoda qualified tenth.{{Cite web|title=2022 Singapore GP: Qualifying|date=1 October 2022|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-singapore-gp-qualifying/|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726095555/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2022-singapore-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}} He would lose two places after a slight mistake, before crashing out of the race on his own on lap 35.{{Cite web|title=Gasly 'very disappointed' with AlphaTauri showing despite P10 in Singapore, as Tsunoda accepts blame for crash|date=4 October 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.gasly-very-disappointed-with-alphatauri-showing-despite-p10-in-singapore-as.5EHm3sEAWOF9VnzkwBdCji.html|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726095545/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.gasly-very-disappointed-with-alphatauri-showing-despite-p10-in-singapore-as.5EHm3sEAWOF9VnzkwBdCji.html|url-status=live}} At his first home race during the {{F1 GP|2022|Japanese}}, Tsunoda finished the race in 13th place, ahead of teammate Gasly.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda sad to miss points on home soil – but pleased Japanese fans saw Verstappen's coronation|date=10 October 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-sad-to-miss-points-on-home-soil-but-pleased-japanese-fans-saw.5TREXhHGUBVZgS6IqyvVvM.html|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726101057/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-sad-to-miss-points-on-home-soil-but-pleased-japanese-fans-saw.5TREXhHGUBVZgS6IqyvVvM.html|url-status=live}}

Tsunoda scored a point at the {{F1 GP|2022|United States}} where he started 19th, gained five places on the first lap and finished 10th.{{cite web|url=https://www.motorlat.com/notas/f1/27789/f1-us-gp-tsunoda-on-his-p9-we-definitely-needed-the-points-as-gasly-says-pace-was-encouraging-before-costly-penalties|title=F1 - US GP - Tsunoda on his P9: "We definitely needed the points", as Gasly says pace was "encouraging" before costly penalties|website=motorlat.com|date=25 October 2022|accessdate=31 October 2022|archive-date=31 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031171538/https://www.motorlat.com/notas/f1/27789/f1-us-gp-tsunoda-on-his-p9-we-definitely-needed-the-points-as-gasly-says-pace-was-encouraging-before-costly-penalties|url-status=live}} This ended his long streak of not scoring points.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda 'really happy' to break points duck while Gasly laments penalty that drops him to P13 at COTA|date=25 October 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-really-happy-to-break-points-duck-while-gasly-laments-penalty-that.671LgcgbQdnlOH548PZyua.html|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726102556/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-really-happy-to-break-points-duck-while-gasly-laments-penalty-that.671LgcgbQdnlOH548PZyua.html|url-status=live}} He was running 11th at the {{F1 GP|2022|Mexico City}} but was eliminated in a collision with Daniel Ricciardo.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda 'very disappointed' after Ricciardo collision ends his Mexico City GP|date=1 November 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-very-disappointed-after-ricciardo-collision-ends-his-mexico-city-gp.6wAoI7R1GGO6OqKqQ58wNp.html|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726124735/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-very-disappointed-after-ricciardo-collision-ends-his-mexico-city-gp.6wAoI7R1GGO6OqKqQ58wNp.html|url-status=live}} At the {{F1 GP|2022|São Paulo}}, an unusual glitch in the safety car system meant that Tsunoda drove to 17th place, the only driver who was lapped during the race.{{Cite web|last=Cooper|first=Adam|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-highlights-bizarre-f1-safety-car-system-anomaly-in-brazil-gp/10399799/|date=15 November 2022|title=Tsunoda highlights bizarre F1 safety car system anomaly in Brazil GP|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Motorsport.com|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726123234/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-highlights-bizarre-f1-safety-car-system-anomaly-in-brazil-gp/10399799/|url-status=live}} At the final race in Abu Dhabi, Tsunoda missed out on points with 11th place.{{Cite web|title='It's been a hard year, but I've learned a lot' – Tsunoda insists he and AlphaTauri will 'be back strong' in 2023|date=25 November 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.its-been-a-hard-year-but-ive-learned-a-lot-tsunoda-insists-he-and-alphatauri.7HL5rovTkJJhQwQiJbT1Zg.html|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726123234/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.its-been-a-hard-year-but-ive-learned-a-lot-tsunoda-insists-he-and-alphatauri.7HL5rovTkJJhQwQiJbT1Zg.html|url-status=live}}

Tsunoda ended the season 17th in the drivers' championship with 12 points to Gasly's 23.{{Cite web|title=2022 Driver Standings|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2022/drivers.html|access-date=26 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=12 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412090734/https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2022/drivers.html|url-status=live}}

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Tsunoda remained with AlphaTauri for the 2023 season,{{cite web|title=Yuki Tsunoda to stay on with AlphaTauri for 2023|publisher=Formula 1|date=22 September 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-yuki-tsunoda-to-stay-on-with-alphatauri-for-2023.6VND3mbA9t9LCysfGzzC0n.html|access-date=22 September 2022|archive-date=25 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925080453/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-yuki-tsunoda-to-stay-on-with-alphatauri-for-2023.6VND3mbA9t9LCysfGzzC0n.html|url-status=live}} partnering rookie Nyck de Vries as Gasly left for Alpine.{{Cite web|title=AlphaTauri announce Nyck de Vries for 2023 alongside Tsunoda|date=8 October 2022|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-alphatauri-announce-nyck-de-vries-for-2023-alongside-tsunoda.3DDtgup7xpVfRgdTd9HFyW.html|access-date=8 October 2022|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=8 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008003223/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-alphatauri-announce-nyck-de-vries-for-2023-alongside-tsunoda.3DDtgup7xpVfRgdTd9HFyW.html|url-status=live}} Tsunoda finished 11th at the {{F1 GP|2023|Bahrain}}; he had a poor start to the race and finished just over one second behind Alex Albon.{{Cite web|title='It's very frustrating' – Tsunoda highlights 'decisive moment' after narrowly missing out on points in Bahrain|date=8 March 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.its-very-frustrating-tsunoda-highlights-decisive-moment-after-narrowly.3H55XJzkQ0u8hIzDfUo64o.html|access-date=27 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=27 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727070751/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.its-very-frustrating-tsunoda-highlights-decisive-moment-after-narrowly.3H55XJzkQ0u8hIzDfUo64o.html|url-status=live}} At the {{F1 GP|2023|Saudi Arabian}}, a safety car allowed Tsunoda to make his pit stop and jump up to eighth place. He was later passed by the two Alpine cars and then by Kevin Magnussen with five laps remaining, finishing 11th for the third race in succession.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda left 'frustrated' after being knocked out of the points late on in Saudi Arabia|date=20 March 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-left-frustrated-after-being-knocked-out-of-the-points-late-on-in.6YvNMTruH7FY7KNPSWtWfH.html|access-date=27 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=27 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727065245/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-left-frustrated-after-being-knocked-out-of-the-points-late-on-in.6YvNMTruH7FY7KNPSWtWfH.html|url-status=live}} At the {{F1 GP|2023|Australian}}, Tsunoda qualified 12th and ran as high as fifth when the race restarted after the second red flag, but was demoted to 11th when the order was reset after the third stoppage.{{Cite web|title=2023 Australian GP: Qualifying|date=1 April 2023|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2023-australian-gp-qualifying/|access-date=27 July 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=27 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727070752/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2023-australian-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}} A penalty for Carlos Sainz Jr. promoted him to tenth, earning his and AlphaTauri's first point of the year.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda left wanting more despite taking first point of 2023 in Australia|date=3 April 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-left-wanting-more-despite-taking-first-point-of-2023-in-australia.2Mi9zAq8F10s3YKzEBxKsz.html|access-date=27 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=27 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727072256/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-left-wanting-more-despite-taking-first-point-of-2023-in-australia.2Mi9zAq8F10s3YKzEBxKsz.html|url-status=live}} Following the opening races, Tsunoda was praised for his performances.{{Cite web|title=BARRETTO: Yuki Tsunoda has clearly stepped up this season – but what has he changed to improve his performance?|date=21 April 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.barretto-yuki-tsunoda-has-clearly-stepped-up-this-season-but-what-has-he.46rstq62o42Gajz6pzhlZv.html|access-date=27 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=27 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727073759/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.barretto-yuki-tsunoda-has-clearly-stepped-up-this-season-but-what-has-he.46rstq62o42Gajz6pzhlZv.html|url-status=live}}

He reached Q3 for the first time in 2023 at the {{F1 GP|2023|Azerbaijan}}.{{Cite web|title=2023 Azerbaijan GP: Qualifying|date=28 April 2023|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2023-azerbaijan-gp-qualifying/|access-date=27 July 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=27 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727065253/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2023-azerbaijan-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}} Contact with teammate De Vries in the sprint caused him to hit a wall and eventually retire.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda 'really frustrated' after contact with AlphaTauri team mate leads to Baku Sprint retirement and €5,000 fine|date=29 April 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-really-frustrated-after-contact-with-alphatauri-team-mate-leads-to.6WC4o5mPWqUGjgAqpcvyq0.html|access-date=27 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=27 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727070753/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-really-frustrated-after-contact-with-alphatauri-team-mate-leads-to.6WC4o5mPWqUGjgAqpcvyq0.html|url-status=live}} He finished tenth in the race to score another point.{{Cite web|title=De Vries shoulders blame for Baku crash, while Tsunoda says he 'maximised' AlphaTauri package with points finish|date=1 May 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.de-vries-shoulders-blame-for-baku-crash-while-tsunoda-says-he-maximised.27Yq5BbCv7UUZGqiCz3zJZ.html|access-date=27 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=27 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727080808/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.de-vries-shoulders-blame-for-baku-crash-while-tsunoda-says-he-maximised.27Yq5BbCv7UUZGqiCz3zJZ.html|url-status=live}} At the {{F1 GP|2023|Miami}} Tsunoda again finished 11th, closely behind Kevin Magnussen, after starting 17th.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda admits missing out on Miami point 'really tough' to take as De Vries explains Turn 1 clash with Norris|date=10 May 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-admits-missing-out-on-miami-point-really-tough-to-take-as-de-vries.1KFwGZRf8LU7IeaG7LbEyj.html|access-date=27 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=27 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727072254/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-admits-missing-out-on-miami-point-really-tough-to-take-as-de-vries.1KFwGZRf8LU7IeaG7LbEyj.html|url-status=live}} In the {{F1 GP|2023|Monaco}} he advanced to Q3 and was running ninth when he developed brake issues,{{Cite web|title=2023 Monaco GP: Qualifying|date=27 May 2023|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2023-monaco-gp-qualifying/|access-date=27 July 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=27 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727070753/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2023-monaco-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}} eventually dropping to 15th.{{Cite web|title=Mixed feelings at AlphaTauri after Monaco as Tsunoda explains cause of late slump and De Vries achieves pre-race target|date=30 May 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.mixed-feelings-at-alphatauri-after-monaco-as-tsunoda-explains-cause-of-late.3n2Dq5qHBn51uDZVHMpFNP.html|access-date=27 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=27 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727075304/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.mixed-feelings-at-alphatauri-after-monaco-as-tsunoda-explains-cause-of-late.3n2Dq5qHBn51uDZVHMpFNP.html|url-status=live}} He finished ninth at the {{F1 GP|2023|Spanish}} but received a penalty for forcing Zhou Guanyu off the track, dropping him outside the points.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda upset with 'harsh' penalty while De Vries makes more 'good progress' in Barcelona|date=6 June 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-upset-with-harsh-penalty-while-de-vries-makes-more-good-progress-in.2D62ci6MhVJSLLndWZpBuL.html|access-date=27 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=27 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727070750/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-upset-with-harsh-penalty-while-de-vries-makes-more-good-progress-in.2D62ci6MhVJSLLndWZpBuL.html|url-status=live}} Tsunoda later described the penalty as "ridiculous" and accused Zhou of pretending to be forced off.{{cite web|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-slams-ridiculous-f1-spanish-gp-penalty-for-zhou-defence/10478696/|title=Tsunoda slams "ridiculous" F1 Spanish GP penalty for Zhou defence|website=autosport.com|first1=Matt|last1=Kew|first2=Oleg|last2=Karpov|date=4 June 2023|accessdate=4 July 2023|archive-date=4 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704184427/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-slams-ridiculous-f1-spanish-gp-penalty-for-zhou-defence/10478696/|url-status=live}} At the {{F1 GP|2023|Austrian}}, his front wing broke in a collision with Esteban Ocon and he received multiple penalties post-race for track limits infringements.{{Cite web|title=2023 Austrian GP: Race|date=2 July 2023|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2023-austrian-gp-race/|access-date=27 July 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=27 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727065255/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2023-austrian-gp-race/|url-status=live}}

From the {{F1 GP|2023|Hungarian}}, Tsunoda was partnered with Daniel Ricciardo after De Vries was dropped by the team.{{Cite web|title=Ricciardo to replace De Vries at AlphaTauri from the Hungarian Grand Prix|date=11 July 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-ricciardo-to-replace-de-vries-at-alphatauri-from-the-hungarian.2yhnzxE6XpSUZwzHfr9rXp.html|access-date=27 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=13 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230713010037/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-ricciardo-to-replace-de-vries-at-alphatauri-from-the-hungarian.2yhnzxE6XpSUZwzHfr9rXp.html|url-status=live}} He finished the race 15th, two places behind Ricciardo.{{Cite web|title=Ricciardo 'felt good' on first race back after finishing 13th in 'strong showing' at Hungarian GP|date=25 July 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.ricciardo-felt-good-on-first-race-back-after-finishing-13th-in-strong.1O4PSTq5SuKDM58Vo1N1oG.html|access-date=27 July 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=26 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726035312/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.ricciardo-felt-good-on-first-race-back-after-finishing-13th-in-strong.1O4PSTq5SuKDM58Vo1N1oG.html|url-status=live}} He ran as high as sixth during the early laps of the {{F1 GP|2023|Belgian}} and finished tenth, scoring his first points since April.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda says his car was 'flying' at Spa as he returns AlphaTauri to the points|date=3 August 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-says-his-car-was-flying-at-spa-as-he-returns-alphatauri-to-the.6oLiox4MPmQ0BjVxChgY6c.html|access-date=8 August 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=10 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810225050/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-says-his-car-was-flying-at-spa-as-he-returns-alphatauri-to-the.6oLiox4MPmQ0BjVxChgY6c.html|url-status=live}} Tsunoda was joined at AlphaTauri by Liam Lawson from the {{F1 GP|2023|Dutch}} onwards after Ricciardo broke his hand.{{Cite web|title=Ricciardo to be replaced by Lawson for remainder of Dutch GP weekend after breaking hand|date=25 August 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-ricciardo-to-be-replaced-by-lawson-for-remainder-of-dutch-gp.5JCEAa5XnnUsjZ1SE7lXFX.html|access-date=7 September 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=25 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825180042/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-ricciardo-to-be-replaced-by-lawson-for-remainder-of-dutch-gp.5JCEAa5XnnUsjZ1SE7lXFX.html|url-status=live}} He ended the race behind Lawson in 15th place, having run well in the top 10 during the early stages in a dry-wet race.{{Cite web|title=Lawson admits he was 'just happy to get through the race' after chaotic maiden Grand Prix|date=28 August 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.lawson-admits-he-was-just-happy-to-get-through-the-race-after-chaotic-maiden.hnpzpL2Vt9N1DXf9qz72x.html|access-date=7 September 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=29 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829113543/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.lawson-admits-he-was-just-happy-to-get-through-the-race-after-chaotic-maiden.hnpzpL2Vt9N1DXf9qz72x.html|url-status=live}} Tsunoda qualified 11th at the {{F1 GP|2023|Italian}} but failed to take the start as his engine failed during the formation lap.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda says 'lots of positives' to take from Monza despite failing to start race|date=5 September 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-says-lots-of-positives-to-take-from-monza-despite-failing-to-start.4L6KyhiBYuj52yoAOGMJcV.html|access-date=7 September 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=7 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907141420/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-says-lots-of-positives-to-take-from-monza-despite-failing-to-start.4L6KyhiBYuj52yoAOGMJcV.html|url-status=live}} He was then eliminated on lap one of the {{F1 GP|2023|Singapore}} with damage from a collision with Sergio Pérez.{{Cite web|title=Lawson hails 'fantastic' first F1 points scoring outing after finishing ninth in Singapore|date=18 September 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.lawson-hails-fantastic-first-f1-points-scoring-outing-after-finishing-ninth.285FTO9nMyxPKFYho4uWco.html|access-date=6 October 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=29 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929075406/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.lawson-hails-fantastic-first-f1-points-scoring-outing-after-finishing-ninth.285FTO9nMyxPKFYho4uWco.html|url-status=live}} Tsunoda made it to Q3 and qualified ninth at his home race during the {{F1 GP|2023|Japanese}}, much to the delight of the Japanese fans.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda describes 'incredibly special' run to Q3 in front of home fans after penning new AlphaTauri deal|date=23 September 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-describes-incredibly-special-run-to-q3-in-front-of-home-fans-after.35X254GZ5iMvXpYHXo0WIQ.html|access-date=6 October 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=24 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230924094222/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-describes-incredibly-special-run-to-q3-in-front-of-home-fans-after.35X254GZ5iMvXpYHXo0WIQ.html|url-status=live}} However, he went backwards on race day as he fell out of the points to 12th place at the end, finishing behind teammate Lawson.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda frustrated after missing out on points at home in Japan as he questions AlphaTauri's strategy|date=27 September 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-frustrated-after-missing-out-on-points-at-home-in-japan-as-he.69dGsDBSc8rURVasSZKe1x.html|access-date=6 October 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=30 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930051754/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-frustrated-after-missing-out-on-points-at-home-in-japan-as-he.69dGsDBSc8rURVasSZKe1x.html|url-status=live}}

At the {{F1 GP|2023|United States}}, Tsunoda benefitted a position to tenth place after Fernando Alonso retired, and then pitted late on to set his first fastest lap.{{Cite web|last=Cooper|first=Adam|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-nearly-had-heart-attack-after-f1-us-gp-fastest-lap-pit-call/10536751/|date=23 October 2023|title=Tsunoda nearly had "heart attack" after F1 US GP fastest lap pit call|access-date=9 November 2023|website=Motorsport.com|archive-date=9 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109084342/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-nearly-had-heart-attack-after-f1-us-gp-fastest-lap-pit-call/10536751/|url-status=live}} Having scored his first points since the summer break, this was further aided after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified, promoting Tsunoda to eighth.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda reveals his 'heart attack' moment in Austin as Tost apologises to Ricciardo for 'car failure'|date=24 October 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.heart-attack-for-tsunoda-thanks-to-bold-strategy-call-to-net-bonus-point-at.kITfMReyVxgNOjZlYRGZQ.html|access-date=9 November 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=9 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109085845/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.heart-attack-for-tsunoda-thanks-to-bold-strategy-call-to-net-bonus-point-at.kITfMReyVxgNOjZlYRGZQ.html|url-status=live}} He started from the back at the {{F1 GP|2023|Mexico City}} after taking additional power unit elements.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda to start Mexico City GP from back of the grid as AlphaTauri driver hit with penalty|date=27 October 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-to-start-mexico-city-gp-from-back-of-the-grid-as-alphatauri-driver.3kv9llWQzHuDcr0rSiL3fO.html|access-date=9 November 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=9 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109085844/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-to-start-mexico-city-gp-from-back-of-the-grid-as-alphatauri-driver.3kv9llWQzHuDcr0rSiL3fO.html|url-status=live}} After surprisingly made his points midway through the race, his charge halted when he was tagged in a spin by Oscar Piastri, and was left to rue what could have been in 12th.{{Cite web|last=Kew|first=Matt|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-locked-himself-away-after-mexico-f1-shunt/10541654/|date=3 November 2023|title=Tsunoda locked himself away after Mexico F1 shunt|access-date=9 November 2023|website=Motorsport.com|archive-date=9 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109084342/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-locked-himself-away-after-mexico-f1-shunt/10541654/|url-status=live}} In Brazil, Tsunoda was knocked of Q1 in 16th.{{Cite web|title=2023 São Paulo GP: Qualifying|date=3 November 2023|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2023-sao-paulo-gp-qualifying/|access-date=9 November 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=9 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109084344/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2023-sao-paulo-gp-qualifying/|url-status=live}} However, in the sprint, his pace was much more promising, finishing sixth after an overtake on Hamilton.{{Cite web|title=2023 São Paulo GP: Sprint|date=4 November 2023|url=https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2023-sao-paulo-gp-sprint/|access-date=9 November 2023|website=Scuderia AlphaTauri|language=en|archive-date=9 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109084343/https://scuderia.alphatauri.com/en/2023-sao-paulo-gp-sprint/|url-status=live}} In the race, Tsunoda advanced to tenth early on at the start, but despite a tiny mistake, he was able to secure ninth place.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda 'sorry' he couldn't score more points in Brazil as AlphaTauri look to chase down Williams|date=8 November 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-sorry-he-couldnt-score-more-points-in-brazil-as-alphatauri-look-to.4xOm5E631pvlMLVwYMMVCo.html|access-date=9 November 2023|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=8 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108215931/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-sorry-he-couldnt-score-more-points-in-brazil-as-alphatauri-look-to.4xOm5E631pvlMLVwYMMVCo.html|url-status=live}} At the season ending {{F1 GP|2023|Abu Dhabi}}, Tsunoda qualified in a career-best sixth.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda looking to 'do all I can' to gift Tost P7 in the championship while Albon expects strong Williams in Abu Dhabi|date=25 November 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-looking-to-do-all-i-can-to-gift-tost-p7-in-the-championship-while.5izCuvHSHM68rW2wOL4t6w.html|access-date=13 January 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113073557/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tsunoda-looking-to-do-all-i-can-to-gift-tost-p7-in-the-championship-while.5izCuvHSHM68rW2wOL4t6w.html|url-status=live}} Having tried an ambitious one-stop strategy, he led a race for the first time ever. It would not pay off as he hoped, holding off Hamilton for eighth place.{{Cite web|title=No regrets for Tsunoda as AlphaTauri narrowly miss out on P7 in the championship to Williams|date=26 November 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.no-regrets-for-tsunoda-as-alphatauri-narrowly-miss-out-on-p7-in-the.3mPRvU8ZxtcdnY52irqMkG.html|access-date=13 January 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113073559/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.no-regrets-for-tsunoda-as-alphatauri-narrowly-miss-out-on-p7-in-the.3mPRvU8ZxtcdnY52irqMkG.html|url-status=live}} Despite unable to help AlphaTauri overhaul Williams for P7 in the constructors, he earned Driver Of The Day in the season finale.{{Cite web|title=DRIVER OF THE DAY: Tsunoda gets your Abu Dhabi vote after superb strategic drive to P8|date=26 November 2023|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.driver-of-the-day-tsunoda-gets-your-abu-dhabi-vote-after-superb-strategic.7L34hvIi5pL8YKoYDF0R7K.html|access-date=13 January 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113073557/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.driver-of-the-day-tsunoda-gets-your-abu-dhabi-vote-after-superb-strategic.7L34hvIi5pL8YKoYDF0R7K.html|url-status=live}}

Tsunoda finished the 2023 season 14th in the standings, with 17 points.{{Cite web|title=2023 Driver Standings|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2023/drivers.html|access-date=13 January 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en|archive-date=15 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115231058/https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2023/drivers.html|url-status=live}}

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AlphaTauri, which was renamed to RB Formula One Team for the 2024 season,{{Cite web |title=AlphaTauri's new name for 2024 is confirmed |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alphatauri-rebrand-confirmed-for-2024-season-as-new-team-name-revealed.4xAWHWI66d5L9mFELLGb6J.html |access-date=2024-01-24 |website=www.formula1.com |language=en |archive-date=25 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125081222/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alphatauri-rebrand-confirmed-for-2024-season-as-new-team-name-revealed.4xAWHWI66d5L9mFELLGb6J.html |url-status=live }} retained Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo.{{Cite web |title=Tsunoda and Ricciardo to race for AlphaTauri in 2024 |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-tsunoda-and-ricciardo-to-race-for-alphatauri-in-2024.4IaMzYxZMeOSG6qw1FOXJn.html |access-date=23 September 2023 |website=www.formula1.com |language=en |archive-date=23 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923040837/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-tsunoda-and-ricciardo-to-race-for-alphatauri-in-2024.4IaMzYxZMeOSG6qw1FOXJn.html |url-status=live }} At the season-opening {{F1 GP|2024|Bahrain}}, starting 11th,{{Cite web|title=2024 Bahrain GP: Qualifying|date=1 March 2024|url=https://www.visacashapprb.com/en/2024-bahrain-gp-qualifying/|access-date=6 June 2024|website=Visa Cashapp RB|language=en}} Tsunoda was battling Kevin Magnussen for 12th but was ordered to allow teammate Ricciardo through, in which he expressed his frustration. He crossed the line in 14th, and later divebombed Ricciardo on the cooldown lap to vent further irritation.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda admits he needs to control his emotions to be considered for Red Bull promotion after Ricciardo spat|date=6 March 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/tsunoda-admits-he-needs-to-control-his-emotions-to-be-considered-for-red.4t5dYxkUR88EFkONY2Dsl3|access-date=6 June 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} At the {{F1 GP|2024|Saudi Arabian}}, Tsunoda achieved his first Q3 of the year qualifying ninth,{{Cite web|title=2024 Saudi Arabian GP: Qualifying|date=8 March 2024|url=https://www.visacashapprb.com/en/2024-saudi-arabia-gp-qualifying/|access-date=6 June 2024|website=Visa Cashapp RB|language=en}} but he would slip back on race day, being once again embroiled in a battle with Magnussen to eventually finish 15th.{{Cite web|title=RB drivers rue lack of pace after slipping backwards during 'pretty painful weekend' in Saudi Arabia|date=12 March 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/rb-drivers-rue-lack-of-pace-after-slipping-backwards-during-pretty-painful.64lWaMbOo6VfNQSf12FCXJ|access-date=6 June 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} He qualified eighth in Australia.{{Cite web|title=Ricciardo says Q1 elimination on home soil 'hasn't sunk in' as RB team mate Tsunoda makes Q3 in Melbourne|date=23 March 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/ricciardo-says-q1-elimination-on-home-soil-hasnt-sunk-in-as-rb-team-mate.7zDh8XyTh0jTElyupwbAnk|access-date=6 June 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} Nailing his strategy, he crossed the line in seventh place, once again being praised for making "big steps" whilst scoring his first points of 2024.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda 'proving to the people' with his performances as he reflects on strong start to 2024|date=29 March 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/tsunoda-proving-to-the-people-with-his-performances-as-he-reflects-on-strong.3YrXhxsFLNr8iFVevX65ri|access-date=6 June 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda 'making very big steps' as RB engineers left impressed by his progress in 2024|date=3 April 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/tsunoda-making-very-big-steps-as-rb-engineers-left-impressed-by-his-progress.UrDaeZodhjPyAVJVv4kdK|access-date=6 June 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} Tsunoda made it to Q3 again for his home {{F1 GP|2024|Japanese}}.{{Cite web|title=2024 Japanese GP: Qualifying|date=6 April 2024|url=https://www.visacashapprb.com/en/2024-japanese-gp-qualifying/|access-date=6 June 2024|website=Visa Cashapp RB|language=en}} Despite being stuck in the midfield mid-race, a superb second pit stop allowed him to jump his rivals and finish tenth, becoming the first Japanese driver to score points on home soil since 2012.{{Cite web|title='Relieved' Tsunoda hails 'insane' RB pit stop as he nets a point on home soil|date=7 April 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/relieved-tsunoda-hails-insane-rb-pit-stop-as-he-nets-a-point-on-home-soil.nj9ymzkhF3TJgOMCobN8z|access-date=6 June 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}}

An unlucky {{F1 GP|2024|Chinese}} followed, as Tsunoda was tipped into a spin by Magnussen following a safety car restart, which caused the former to retire.{{Cite web|title='Wasn't like it was a love tap' – Frustrated Ricciardo gives verdict after race 'ruined' by crash with Stroll in China|date=21 April 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/wasnt-like-it-was-a-love-tap-frustrated-ricciardo-gives-verdict-after-race.cNyHbSXQgJbCox2l5RyMX|access-date=6 June 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} The sprint at the {{F1 GP|2024|Miami}} saw Tsunoda finish eighth, securing a point.{{Cite web|title=2024 Miami GP: Sprint & Qualifying|date=4 May 2024|url=https://www.visacashapprb.com/en/2024-miami-gp-sprint-qualifying-2/|access-date=6 June 2024|website=Visa Cashapp RB|language=en}} He followed it up with another seventh place in the main race, even finishing in front of Mercedes' George Russell.{{Cite web|title=RB drivers both delighted as they leave Miami with points in the bag|date=7 May 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/rb-drivers-both-delighted-as-they-leave-miami-with-points-in-the-bag.47h6yZLB67dH2rvPQmf1TR|access-date=6 June 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} More points finishes followed from his Q3 appearances, placing tenth and eighth at the Emilia Romagna and Monaco Grands Prix respectively.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda 'happy' with point on RB's home soil as team set to review costly race start issues|date=21 May 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/tsunoda-happy-with-point-on-home-soil-but-rues-costly-start-after-rb.1bveL2ScTnaoH5viPbcoF9|access-date=6 June 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}}{{Cite web|title='We deserved these points' says Tsunoda after sealing first top-10 finish in Monaco|date=28 May 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/we-deserved-these-points-says-tsunoda-after-sealing-first-top-10-finish-in.5qkHwrttV0uvKf8XlKyxhy|access-date=6 June 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} He continued his strong qualifying performances with eighth in Canada.{{Cite web|title='I won't give them the time of day' – Ricciardo delighted to hit back at criticism with top-5 qualifying in Canada|date=9 June 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/i-wont-give-them-the-time-of-day-ricciardo-delighted-to-hit-back-at.4sidan4oLKeZpGWzLwdf7p|access-date=13 July 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} Having run close to teammate Ricciardo, he spun towards the conclusion of the race, leading him to finish in 14th.{{Cite web|title=2024 Canadian GP: Race|date=9 June 2024|url=https://www.visacashapprb.com/en/2024-canadian-gp-race/|access-date=13 July 2024|website=Visa Cashapp RB|language=en}} Struggles followed where Tsunoda failed to score points at the Spanish and {{F1 GP|2024|Austrian}}s, despite RB introducing upgrades.{{Cite web|title=Ricciardo and Tsunoda left searching for answers over RB's major update package after Spain struggles|date=27 June 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/ricciardo-and-tsunoda-left-searching-for-answers-over-rbs-major-update.115NQDUBttFhzyjAbbMy82|access-date=13 July 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Ricciardo says he and RB 'overachieved' with 'hard-fought' run to P9 in Austria|date=2 July 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/ricciardo-says-he-and-rb-overachieved-with-hard-fought-run-to-p9-in-austria.2vajoCBcJwxnqAXN76ACJ5|access-date=13 July 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} Starting from 13th at the {{F1 GP|2024|British}}, Tsunoda took advantage of the inclement weather and secured tenth place,{{Cite web|title=Ricciardo left 'puzzled' in British Grand Prix as he concedes RB have lost out to rivals in upgrade battle|date=10 July 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/ricciardo-left-puzzled-in-british-grand-prix-as-he-concedes-rb-have-lost-out.29EeTqiqOMBM3IBEqBcZKe|access-date=13 July 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} then he backed that result up by finishing ninth at the next race in Hungary despite a big crash in Q3.{{Cite web|title='I didn't expect that!' – Tsunoda reflects on dramatic Q3 crash in Budapest qualifying|date=20 July 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/i-didnt-expect-that-tsunoda-reflects-on-dramatic-q3-crash-in-budapest.UQdVsexkQtiYWcFUkU7UZ|access-date=12 August 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Ricciardo left with 'a lot of anger' as he rues RB strategy call that dropped him out of the points in Hungary|date=23 July 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/ricciardo-left-with-a-lot-of-anger-as-he-rues-rb-strategy-call-that-dropped.1YfGiRWsQzYwYi6ISQV6Ze|access-date=12 August 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} He was hit with an engine penalty that confined him to the back of the grid at the {{F1 GP|2024|Belgian}},{{Cite web|title=Verstappen and Tsunoda hit with grid penalties at Belgian GP after engine changes|date=26 July 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/verstappen-and-tsunoda-set-for-grid-penalties-at-belgian-gp-after-engine.53WzY65giLoINTmgbno5yc|access-date=12 August 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} and struggled with pace to only finish 16th.{{Cite web|title='I needed to pick it up' – Ricciardo's 'head held high' after Belgian GP as he reflects on improved form|date=1 August 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/i-needed-to-pick-it-up-ricciardos-head-held-high-after-belgian-gp-as-he.7nfeellTEyo0ZgHPpKnKvN|access-date=12 August 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}}

A tough outing at the {{F1 GP|2024|Dutch}} followed starting 12th, where a wrong pit strategy would soon unravel his race and he eventually finished down in 17th.{{Cite web|title='You don't get many second chances' – Ricciardo 'frustrated' with finishing outside the points in Zandvoort|date=27 August 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/you-dont-get-many-second-chances-ricciardo-frustrated-with-finishing-outside.3NxRL3PdJa4bbcrbdSdVOV|access-date=11 November 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} This was followed by back-to-back retirements at the Italian and {{F1 GP|2024|Azerbaijan}}s, owing to collisions by Nico Hülkenberg and Lance Stroll through no fault of his own.{{Cite web|title='Sorry for him' – Ricciardo sends apology to former team mate after Monza clash|date=4 September 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/sorry-for-him-ricciardo-sends-apology-to-former-team-mate-after-monza-clash.7K6wqSCToFxWBs6JCetBRn|access-date=11 November 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}}{{Cite web|title='Great shame' for Tsunoda as he endures back to back DNFs and rues 'unnecessary' move from Stroll|date=17 September 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/great-shame-for-tsunoda-as-he-endures-back-to-back-dnfs-and-rues-unnecessary.7qbXFxDaosgh1mSt0ZK1eV|access-date=11 November 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} Starting from the {{F1 GP|2024|United States}}, Tsunoda would be partnered by Liam Lawson as he replaced Ricciardo.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda feels he deserves Red Bull seat as RB racer reacts to Lawson's return|date=17 October 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/tsunoda-feels-he-deserves-red-bull-seat-as-rb-racer-reacts-to-lawsons-return.3YHK7lWgm5NkKjnGQeAzi0|access-date=11 November 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} Qualifying 11th for the race,{{Cite web|title=2024 United States Grand Prix Sprint And Qualifying|date=19 October 2024|url=https://www.visacashapprb.com/int-en/2024-united-states-grand-prix-sprint-and-qualifying|access-date=11 November 2024|website=Visa Cashapp RB|language=en}} it would be scruffy for him, being jumped by Lawson in the pitstops and later spinning on his own, eventually finishing in 14th place.{{Cite web|title=2024 United States Grand Prix Race|date=20 October 2024|url=https://www.visacashapprb.com/int-en/2024-united-states-grand-prix-race|access-date=11 November 2024|website=Visa Cashapp RB|language=en}} A frustrating weekend in {{F1 GP|2024|Mexico City}} followed, crashing out in qualifying and being taken out by colliding rearwards on the opening lap by Alex Albon.{{Cite web|title=2024 Mexico City Grand Prix Race|date=27 October 2024|url=https://www.visacashapprb.com/int-en/2024-mexico-city-grand-prix-race|access-date=11 November 2024|website=Visa Cashapp RB|language=en}} Tsunoda got his best qualifying position to date at the {{F1 GP|2024|São Paulo}}, securing third in a rain-hit session.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda and Lawson thrilled with 'epic' qualifying result in Sao Paulo as RB look to catch Haas in constructors' battle|date=3 November 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/tsunoda-and-lawson-thrilled-with-epic-qualifying-result-in-sao-paulo-as-rb.1qGX6g3cXNFWmnZ1TTzgzn|access-date=11 November 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} Driving a solid race early on, Tsunoda pitted for wet tyres and was making up ground rapidly but lost out to a red flag brought out by Franco Colapinto, where drivers could make a free pit stop. He eventually finished in seventh place, benefitting a position from Oscar Piastri's penalty.{{Cite web|last=Gale|first=Ewan|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tsunoda-p1-gamble-ruined-f1-red-flag-rules/10671078/|date=6 November 2024|title=How Tsunoda's "P1" gamble was ruined by F1's red flag rules|access-date=11 November 2024|website=Motorsport.com}}

The week before the {{F1GP|2024|Las Vegas}}, Tsunoda was interrogated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Harry Reid International Airport for several hours whilst attempting to enter the country.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-21 |title=F1 News: Yuki Tsunoda Almost Missed Las Vegas After Intense US Customs Encounter |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/racing/f1briefings/news/f1-news-yuki-tsunoda-almost-missed-las-vegas-after-intense-us-customs-encounter-01jd6y2kgxpy |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=F1 On SI |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2024-11-21 |title=Yuki Tsunoda: Japanese driver 'nearly sent home' after immigration hold-up before Las Vegas Grand Prix |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c86q23wplxvo |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}} He qualified ninth in Las Vegas,{{Cite web|title=2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix Qualifying|date=23 November 2024|url=https://www.visacashapprb.com/int-en/2024-las-vegas-grand-prix-qualifying|access-date=18 December 2024|website=Visa Cashapp RB|language=en}} finishing in the same position after a battle with Nico Hülkenberg.{{Cite web|title=Tsunoda left frustrated at 'annoying' Las Vegas race that saw Haas extend constructors' advantage over RB|date=26 November 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/tsunoda-left-frustrated-at-annoying-las-vegas-race-that-saw-haas-extend.3AauOax3jspPUbFCLcDEcu|access-date=18 December 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} At the {{F1 GP|2024|Qatar}}, Tsunoda finished 16th in the sprint and 13th in the Grand Prix, on a weekend where RB lacked pace.{{Cite web|title='It wasn't my intention' – Lawson apologises for collision with Bottas in Qatar|date=3 December 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/it-wasnt-my-intention-lawson-apologises-for-collision-with-bottas-in-qatar.CVMyy7Z9PNIvZ48oo9OWT|access-date=18 December 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}} Starting 11th for the {{F1 GP|2024|Abu Dhabi}}, Tsunoda suffered an anti-stall during the start where he dropped to the back, and could not recover much from there as he finished 12th.{{Cite web|title='It sucks' – Lawson insists Abu Dhabi 'one of my better races' with tough outing ending in DNF|date=9 December 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/it-sucks-lawson-insists-abu-dhabi-one-of-my-better-races-with-tough-outing.13J82AwTWGQX2e2h5GbHSs|access-date=18 December 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}}

Tsunoda finished the season 12th in the drivers' championship with 30 points, his highest ever placing in Formula 1 to date.{{Cite web|title=2024 Driver Standings|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2024/drivers.html|access-date=18 December 2024|website=Formula 1|language=en}}

Tsunoda extended his contract with Racing Bulls for his {{F1|2025}} campaign, partnering FIA Formula 2 runner-up Isack Hadjar. After his early-season performances at the Australian and Chinese Grands Prix—including sixth at the latter sprint—Red Bull opened discussions to promote Tsunoda as a replacement for Liam Lawson at the parent team.{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/red-bull-considers-immediate-swap-of-lawson-and-tsunoda-for-japanese-gp/10706322/ |title=Red Bull considers immediate swap of Lawson and Tsunoda for Japanese GP |last1=Karpov

|first1=Oleg |last2=de Celis |first2=Jose Carlos |date=23 March 2025 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=23 March 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250323131004/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/red-bull-considers-immediate-swap-of-lawson-and-tsunoda-for-japanese-gp/10706322/ |archive-date=23 March 2025 |url-status=live}} He had qualified fifth and ninth, respectively, before being denied points finishes due to strategic errors at both, as well as spontaneous front wing damage in China.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6213658/2025/03/19/f1-hadjar-lewis-hamilton-anthony-hamilton/ |title=F1 mailbag: Hadjar’s tears, Hamilton’s adjustment and a ‘Racing Dad’ award |last1=Smith |first1=Luke |last2=Coleman |first2=Madeline |date=19 March 2025 |work=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times |access-date=28 March 2025 |issn=1553-8095 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250322220532/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6213658/2025/03/19/f1-hadjar-lewis-hamilton-anthony-hamilton/ |archive-date=22 March 2025 |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.the-independent.com/f1/yuki-tsunoda-liam-lawson-redbull-f1-b2721908.html |title=The numbers behind Yuki Tsunoda's battle with Liam Lawson over Red Bull F1 seat |last=Jackson |first=Kieran |date=27 March 2025 |work=The Independent |access-date=27 March 2025 |issn=1741-9743 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250328175458/https://www.the-independent.com/f1/yuki-tsunoda-liam-lawson-redbull-f1-b2721908.html |archive-date=28 March 2025 |url-status=live}}

File:2025 Japan GP - Red Bull - Yuki Tsunoda - Qualifying.jpg at Red Bull from the {{F1GP|2025|Japanese}} onwards in {{F1|2025}}.|alt=Tsunoda driving the Red Bull RB21 at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix]]

Tsunoda replaced Liam Lawson at Red Bull in a swap deal from the {{F1GP|2025|Japanese}} onwards, partnering defending four-time World Drivers' Champion Max Verstappen for the remainder of the {{F1|2025}} season.{{Cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/yuki-tsunoda-liam-lawson-f1-red-bull-japan-b2722436.html |title=Yuki Tsunoda replaces Liam Lawson at Red Bull for Japan GP in unprecedented F1 driver swap |last=Jackson |first=Kieran |date=27 March 2025 |work=The Independent |access-date=27 March 2025 |issn=1741-9743 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250327145829/https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/yuki-tsunoda-liam-lawson-f1-red-bull-japan-b2722436.html |archive-date=27 March 2025 |url-status=live}} Honda offered the team {{currency|10|EUR}} million to have Tsunoda promoted in time for their home Grand Prix.{{Cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/yuki-tsunoda-liam-lawson-redbull-f1-japan-gp-b2722481.html |title=Yuki Tsunoda lands dream seat – but must beware F1's poisoned chalice |last=Jackson |first=Kieran |date=27 March 2025 |work=The Independent |access-date=28 March 2025 |issn=1741-9743 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250407093617/https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/yuki-tsunoda-liam-lawson-redbull-f1-japan-gp-b2722481.html |archive-date=7 April 2025 |url-status=live}} He qualified fourteenth and finished twelfth on debut, as teammate Verstappen won the race.{{Cite web |url=https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/was-yuki-tsunoda-disappointing-red-bull-debut-as-bad-as-it-looked/ |title=Was Tsunoda's disappointing Red Bull debut as bad as it looked? |last1=Mitchell-Malm |first1=Scott |last2=Straw |first2=Edd |date=6 April 2025 |website=The Race |publisher=The Race Media |access-date=6 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250406175932/https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/was-yuki-tsunoda-disappointing-red-bull-debut-as-bad-as-it-looked/ |archive-date=6 April 2025 |url-status=live}} He took his first points for Red Bull with ninth at the {{F1GP|2025|Bahrain}}.{{Cite web |url=https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/winners-losers-f1-2025-bahrain-grand-prix/ |title=Winners and losers from F1's 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix |last=Cozens |first=Jack |date=13 April 2025 |website=The Race |publisher=The Race Media |access-date=15 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250415162011/https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/winners-losers-f1-2025-bahrain-grand-prix/ |archive-date=15 April 2025 |url-status=live}} He qualified eighth in Saudi Arabia—nine-tenths of a second behind polesitter Verstappen—before suffering race-ending damage in a lap-one collision with Pierre Gasly.{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/verstappen-penalised-as-gasly-tsunoda-crash-causes-safety-car-in-saudi-gp/10715422/ |title=Verstappen penalised as Gasly/Tsunoda crash causes safety car in Saudi GP |last=Cleeren |first=Filip |date=21 April 2025 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=21 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250421214549/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/verstappen-penalised-as-gasly-tsunoda-crash-causes-safety-car-in-saudi-gp/10715422/ |archive-date=21 April 2025 |url-status=live}}

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