Yuki Tsunoda prepares for Racing Bulls return at Dutch Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:38 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Yuki Tsunoda is set to drive for the Racing Bulls in the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Analysts Jolyon Palmer and Alex Brundle describe the challenge as "insane", noting Tsunoda's lack of experience with the 2026-spec car. This unexpected opportunity follows a reshuffle within Red Bull and Racing Bulls, with Tsunoda stepping in after circumstances led to his return. His performance will be closely monitored as the race approaches.
- •Tsunoda faces a major challenge with the 2026-spec Racing Bulls car.
- •He has never driven this version of the vehicle prior to the race.
- •The Dutch Grand Prix is scheduled to take place at Zandvoort.
- •This reshuffle followed Tsunoda's prior absence due to a wrist injury.
- 10:38 AMMotorsport.com — Yuki Tsunoda warned of "insane" challenge ahead of Racing Bulls F1 return
"Yuki Tsunoda faces an "insane" task as he steps into the Racing Bulls Formula 1 car at Zandvoort, having never previously driven the 2026-spec machinery, according to F1 TV analysts Jolyon Palmer and Alex Brundle. The Japanese driver has been handed a surprise grand prix return following a reshuffle across Red Bull and Racing Bulls ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. A wrist injury sustained ...Keep reading
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