Yuki Tsunoda or 角田 裕毅, Tsunoda Yūki in Japanese (born 11 May 2000) is a racing driver from Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan. All prepared to make his debut for AlphaTauri in the FIA Formula One World Championship in 2021.
Tsunoda was promoted to F1 after claiming the Anthoine Hubert Award in the 2020 Formula 2 Championship as a member of the Honda Formula Dream Project as well as the Red Bull Junior Team[1]Formula 1. He has a verified account on Instagram with over 150 thousand followers.
Wiki & Biography
The racer was given birth on the 11th of May in the year 2000. Although there is no information about Yuki’s religion he might be a follower of Shinto or Buddhism as they are two of the major religions followed in his native country Japan.
He will turn 21 in May of 2021. Yuki Tsunoda’s birth sign is Taurus which makes him outgoing, enthusiastic, versatile, and smart. According to the Japanese Zodiac, the year 2000 was the year of the Dragon Kokeshi Doll.
The people born in this year are strong, noble, pioneering, and vigorous.
| Profession | Racing Car Driver. |
| Age (As of 2021) | 21. |
| Birthday | 11th May 2000. |
| Birth Place | Sagamihara, Japan. |
| Blood Group | Rh + AB. |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus. |
| Gender | Male. |
| Sexuality | Straight. |
| Nationality | Japanese. |
| Education | Graduate. |
| Net worth | $1 Million – $5 Million USD (as of 2020) |
Education
Yuki finished his studies at LCA International Preschool in March 2007. After that, he continued attending LCA International Elementary School and graduated from there in 2013.
He enrolled at Nihon University Third High School in April 2016 and later moved in April 2017 to Wako High School. After that, in April 2019, Yuki joined the Faculty of Sport Management of Nippon Sport Science University. On the TOEIC Bridge test, he achieved a total of 132 points.
In 2016, after graduating from Honda’s Suzuka Circuit Sports Faculty in the advanced formula category and becoming a member of the Honda Formula Dream Programme, he made his single-seater debut in the F4 Japanese Championship with the Sutekina Racing Team for a single event in Suzuka.
He claimed his first podium in the first race with the second position and ended fourth in the second race.
Physical Appearance
The young champion is very fit and takes his health very seriously. As a race car driver Yuki Tsunoda needs to stay strong mentally and physically, his body has to prepare for the worst case scenario in case there is an accident.
He follows a strict diet and works out in the gym with his fellow racers. Yuki does yoga and meditation for relieving stress and maintaining a balance in his life.
| Height (approx.) | In Feet: 5′ 2″. In Meters: 1.59 m. In Centimeter: 159 cm. |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 54 Kgs. In Pounds: 119 lbs. |
| Hair color | Brunette. |
| Face shape | Round |
| Eye color | Dark Brown. |
| Nose | Broad. |
| Lips | Thick. |
Family & Ethnicity
Yuki does not like talking about his family life as he does not want to make it public. However, we know that his family is very supportive of his profession.
Parents & Siblings
In fact, he got the inspiration for it from his father. Tsunoda’s father was very passionate about racing and loves it, he used to go to a ‘Gymkhana’ competition and race against time and that’s how Yuki was introduced to racing.
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Yuki Tsunoda described his first experience of driving, he visited the Nakai circuit where he tried karting (go-karting) for the first time when he was four years old. His father also played the role of his mechanic and coach, advising on things such as how to increase speed, etc. His ethnicity is Japanese.
Personal Life
The formula 1 racer is very focused on his career and does not want to be in a relationship of any kind. There are no past records or rumors of him being with someone.
He has a best friend named who is also a race driver, they have been best friends since childhood. Yuki Tsunoda has a lot of short terms and long term which are his sole focus goals such as:
Short term
- Gold: FIAF3 (12wins) & FEM Champion
- Silver: FIAF3 (top3) & FEM (top3)
- Bronze: FIAF3 (top5) & FEM (top3)
Medium Term (3-5 years)
- Gold: F1 ranking (top 5)
- Silver: F1driver
- Bronze: F2 Champion or top 3
Long Term (10 years) “Ultimate Dream”
- Gold: F1 World Champion (2 times)
- Silver: F1 World Champion
- Bronze: F1 Top 3 to 5
Racing Career & Net worth
Yuki Tsunoda has been passionate about car racing since he was a young boy, he dedicated his teen years to it and now is among the top racers.
After agreeing to a contract to race for AlphaTauri in 2021, and will become the first Japanese driver to race in Formula 1 since Kamui Kobayashi back in 2014.
He also endorses brands through his social media accounts like CrossFit La Côte, Protex, Arai Helmet, Racing Gear Print Service 3P, Honda Cars, etc. His career:
| Karting, 2010 | J.A.F. Junior Karting Championship Upgraded to Regional Class in 2013 National Class in 2014 |
| Japanese Formula 4, 2016–2018 | Graduated from Honda’s Suzuka Circuit Racing School in 2016 Became a member of Honda Formula Dream Project with Sutekina Racing Team in 2017 Debut in the F4 Japanese Championship- first podium with 2nd in the first race and 4th in the second race in 2018 |
| FIA Formula 3 and Euroformula Open, 2019 | Joined Red Bull Junior Team Competed for Motopark in the Euroformula Open Championship due to the cancellation of Formula European Masters- 2nd place finish in 1st race at Paul Richard 3rd in Pau Grand Prix |
| FIA Formula 2 Championship, 2020 | Will join Carlin to race in the FIA Formula 2 Championship. He claimed 3 wins, 4 pole positions, 7 podiums, and finished 3rd in the championship with two hundred points |
| Formula One, 2021 | Will drive for Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda Formula One team He is all set to replace Daniil Kvyat, a Russian race driver at the team for the 2021 season. His car number is 22. |
Hidden Facts about Yuki Tsunoda
- He was born and raised in Japan, but now resides in Switzerland.
- He is a fluent speaker of the English and Japanese languages.
- Yuki likes to go road riding, climbing, snowboarding, and a football match in his spare time.
- For the first time at a go-kart racing event, Yuki raced on March 4, 2005. He regained the series later, in 2006, at the Nakai Inter Circuit.
- His Formula 1 Helmet includes an artwork designed by a Japanese artist.
- In 2018, while competing for Honda Formula Dream Team, he was crowned champion at the “F4 Japanese Championship”. The previous year, the same race team finished in 3rd place.
- He is very good at skipping and regularly goes to the gym.
- His Favorite color is orange.
- He has won various awards from his tournaments.
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