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Yuki Tsunoda seeks F1 return after Dutch GP excitement

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:18 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Yuki Tsunoda seeks F1 return after Dutch GP excitement

Summary

Yuki Tsunoda has expressed interest in returning to Formula 1 following an exciting Dutch Grand Prix. Tsunoda received a call regarding a potential driver change due to Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury while on vacation in Greece. He stated he is physically prepared for the demands of racing and expressed eagerness to rejoin the competition. The situation underlines the dynamic nature of driver lineups in F1, particularly as teams adapt to injuries and performance fluctuations. Next steps are likely contingent on developments surrounding Hadjar’s recovery and team requirements.

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•Yuki Tsunoda is interested in returning to Formula 1.
•Isack Hadjar is sidelined with a wrist injury.
•Tsunoda received a call about a potential driver change.
•He stated he is physically prepared to race.
•The situation reflects ongoing dynamics in F1 team strategies.

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3:18 PMMotorsport.com — "Call me, please!" – Yuki Tsunoda makes cheeky F1 return pitch after impressive Dutch GP

What they're saying

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The past week has been a real rollercoaster for Yuki Tsunoda. Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer had already been informed the previous Friday of Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury and a potential driver change, but according to Tsunoda, he only received the call on Tuesday – while he was still on a beach in Greece. The Japanese driver immediately stressed that he was physically fully prepared for the ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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