Tsunoda feels like a rookie in Dutch GP return with Racing Bulls
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:53 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Yuki Tsunoda reflected on his first day at the Dutch Grand Prix, where he made a return to Racing Bulls amid his reserve driver duties. After being called up due to Isack Hadjar's injury, Tsunoda finished 17th in FP1 and improved to 12th in Sprint Qualifying. He expressed surprise at having pace in the damp conditions but acknowledged the challenges of adjusting to the new 2026 cars. Tsunoda outqualified by teammate Arvid Lindblad, who secured the 10th grid spot for the Sprint. Racing Bulls aims to reduce pressure on Tsunoda as he prepares for tomorrow's Qualifying and the main race.
- •Tsunoda qualifies 12th in Sprint Qualifying after finishing 17th in FP1.
- •He expresses feeling like a rookie due to car changes since his last season.
- •Tsunoda was called up to replace injured Isack Hadjar.
- •Teammate Arvid Lindblad outqualifies Tsunoda, starting 10th.
- •Racing Bulls aims to ease pressure on Tsunoda for upcoming sessions.
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Tsunoda’s Qualifying Breakthrough: Why P12 in the Dutch GP Might Be His Biggest Step Forward Yet
- 8:22 AMMotorsport.com — How Yuki Tsunoda’s first day back as an F1 driver went
"Yuki Tsunoda has qualified 12th for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint, a performance the Racing Bulls returnee is “pretty satisfied with” as he adapts to Formula 1’s new machinery. Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury over the summer break caused his withdrawal from this weekend’s event, with Liam Lawson temporarily promoted to Red Bull while Tsunoda, a reserve driver for both teams, inherited his ...Keep reading
"At Zandvoort, Yuki Tsunoda fell short of a Q3 place, yet his growing assurance in the Racing Bulls was the more significant takeaway. Returning to a Formula 1 seat after eight months and with under two days to prepare, he…
"Yuki Tsunoda has reflected on his first day at the Dutch Grand Prix, where he returned to Racing Bulls as part of his reserve driver duties.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:53 PMTsunoda’s Qualifying Breakthrough: Why P12 in the Dutch GP Might Be His Biggest Step Forward Yet
At Zandvoort, Yuki Tsunoda fell short of a Q3 place, yet his growing assurance in the Racing Bulls was the more significant takeaway. Returning to a Formula 1 seat after eight months and with under two days to prepare, he…
- Motorsport.comAug 22, 2026, 8:22 AMHow Yuki Tsunoda’s first day back as an F1 driver went
Yuki Tsunoda has qualified 12th for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint, a performance the Racing Bulls returnee is “pretty satisfied with” as he adapts to Formula 1’s new machinery. Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury over the summer break caused his withdrawal from this weekend’s event, with Liam Lawson temporarily promoted to Red Bull while Tsunoda, a reserve driver for both teams, inherited his ...Keep reading
- Formula1.com—Tsunoda admits feeling ‘like a rookie’ in Zandvoort return
Yuki Tsunoda has reflected on his first day at the Dutch Grand Prix, where he returned to Racing Bulls as part of his reserve driver duties.
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