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Yuki Tsunoda impresses Racing Bulls at Dutch Grand Prix

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Yuki Tsunoda impresses Racing Bulls at Dutch Grand Prix

Summary

Yuki Tsunoda has received positive feedback from Racing Bulls following his performance at the Dutch Grand Prix, where he is standing in for Liam Lawson. Tsunoda showed improvement in qualifying sessions, reducing his time deficit against teammate Arvid Lindblad throughout the day. He expressed satisfaction with his progress, indicating a strong adaptation to the team's 2026-spec machinery despite the challenges it presents. The sprint race provided valuable experience that he aims to build upon. Tsunoda qualified 12th on the grid, narrowly missing out on Q3 as he prepares for the upcoming race.

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Status Watch

•Tsunoda adapts to 2026-spec F1 machinery at Zandvoort.
•He finished the sprint race 11.5 seconds behind the leader.
•Qualified 12th, improved pace in consecutive sessions.
•Standing in for Lawson, who was called up after an injury.
•Learns valuable experience during the sprint event.

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8:39 AMYahoo Sports — Yuki Tsunoda: Racing Bulls is “pretty impressed” with my performance so far
8:39 AMMotorsport.com — Yuki Tsunoda: Racing Bulls is “pretty impressed” with my performance so far

What they're saying

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Yuki Tsunoda says Racing Bulls has been “pretty impressed” with the way he has adapted to Formula 1’s 2026-spec machinery as he stands in for Liam Lawson at the Dutch Grand Prix. Lawson got a call-up to Red Bull after Isack Hadjar injured his wrist over the summer break, hence Tsunoda’s opportunity at Racing Bulls on a tricky sprint weekend in Zandvoort. The 26-year-old was ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com