The Japanese driver, Yuki Tsunoda, has been doing really well in the last few races. He’s been in the top 10 for the past three races, which is impressive considering his teammate Daniel Ricciardo has more experience.
In Australia, Tsunoda finished seventh, which was a great result for him. Some other drivers had issues during the race, which helped him get a good position.
Then, in his home race in Suzuka, he finished 10th. Even though he didn’t start well, he made up for it with some fantastic overtaking moves. He also benefited from a quick pit stop when lots of other cars pitted at the same time.
Tsunoda’s team principal, Franz Tost, was really impressed with his performance. He said Tsunoda showed the “samurai spirit” and it was an amazing achievement, especially in front of the home crowd and Honda supporters.
Tost mentioned that it’s been noticeable how Tsunoda has handled the pressure of racing in front of his home fans. He said Tsunoda has made big progress mentally this year.
During the winter break, Tsunoda worked a lot on his physical fitness, but Tost believes his mental strength has improved even more. Tsunoda seems to thrive under pressure now, which is a big change from before.
Tsunoda’s recent performances have been really impressive, and his team is very happy with him. They believe he’s on a whole new level mentally and physically.