Yuki Tsunoda qualifies 12th for Dutch Grand Prix sprint
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:22 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Yuki Tsunoda, returning to F1 after an eight-month absence, qualified 12th for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint on August 22. The Japanese driver adapted to new 2026-spec F1 cars and completed 35 practice laps, finishing 17th fastest. Tsunoda's performance improved during qualifying, narrowing his time gap to teammates. His aim for the sprint is to gain experience for the rest of the weekend.
- •Tsunoda makes competitive F1 return after eight months
- •He qualified 12th in the Dutch Grand Prix sprint
- •Completed 35 laps during practice, finishing 17th
- •Adapted to new 2026-spec cars with different performance dynamics
- •Focus on experience in the upcoming 24-lap sprint
- 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — How Yuki Tsunoda’s first day back as an F1 driver went
"The Japanese racer is making his competitive return in F1 after eight months on the sidelines
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