Tsunoda didn’t say much off track – but he was making a din on it. A little smile stretches across the faces of Honda management. In a field of 31 drivers, fresh-faced Yuki Tsunoda sweeps to a podium with a stunning drive to second. It’s 2016 and a 16-year-old Japanese driver has been parachuted into the competitive F4 Japanese Championship for a one-off appearance. As he closes in on completing his first full campaign in Formula 1, we speak to those who have worked with him through his career up till now – plus the man himself… It’s been trickier since then, but in recent races, the 21-year-old seems to have turned a corner.
The 5ft 2in Japanese driver made quite the splash when he scored points on his debut, staying true to his aggressive brand of driving. Yuki Tsunoda has the potential to be a star.
