Who Is Yuki Tsunoda? Age, Biography and Wiki
Yuki Tsunoda was born on May 11, 2000, in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan. As of 2025, he is 25 years old. Tsunoda made headlines as a talented racing driver, first entering the world of motorsport through karting at a young age. He gradually rose through the ranks, showcasing his skills in the FIA Formula 2 Championship before making his Formula 1 debut in 2021 with Scuderia AlphaTauri. Known for his tenacity on the track and charming personality off it, Yuki has quickly captured the hearts of fans worldwide.
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Popularity
Yuki Tsunoda's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Yuki Tsunoda stands at an athletic height of approximately 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm) and weighs around 150 pounds (68 kg). His compact stature is often noted as an advantage in aerodynamics within the racing environment. While he maintains a fit physique, his body measurements are not publicly disclosed, but he is known for his agility and quick reflexes essential for racing.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Yuki Tsunoda values privacy regarding his personal life, and thus, not much is publicly known about his family. As for his romantic relationships, as of 2025, Yuki is rumored to be dating a fellow motorsports enthusiast. However, he has not officially confirmed any details about his girlfriend. This keeps his relationship status somewhat ambiguous, leading fans to speculate about his dating life.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Yuki Tsunoda's estimated net worth is around $10 million. His earnings primarily come from his salary as a Formula 1 driver, sponsorships, and endorsements. Reports suggest that he earns approximately $2 million annually from his team and additional income from his various partnerships with major brands in the automotive and sports industries.
At the, Tsunoda benefitted a position to tenth place after Fernando Alonso retired, and then pitted late on to set his first fastest lap. Having scored his first points since the summer break, this was further aided after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified, promoting Tsunoda to eighth.
He started from the back at the after taking additional power unit elements. After surprisingly made his points midway through the race, his charge halted when he was tagged in a spin by Oscar Piastri, and was left to rue what could have been in 12th. In Brazil, Tsunoda was knocked of Q1 in 16th.
However, in the sprint, his pace was much more promising, finishing sixth after an overtake on Hamilton. In the race, Tsunoda advanced to tenth early on at the start, but despite a tiny mistake, he was able to secure ninth place. At the season ending, Tsunoda qualified in a career-best sixth.
Having tried an ambitious one-stop strategy, he led a race for the first time ever. It would not pay off as he hoped, holding off Hamilton for eighth place. Despite unable to help AlphaTauri overhaul Williams for P7 in the constructors, he earned Driver Of The Day in the season finale.
Career, Business, and Investments
Tsunoda's racing career has been on a steady ascent since he entered Formula 1. After a noteworthy stint in Formula 2, his performances led him to sign with Scuderia AlphaTauri. Beyond racing, Yuki is also invested in various business ventures, including collaborations with tech companies that specialize in automotive advancements. His keen interest in motorsport's future aligns with potential investments in electric and hybrid technologies, establishing his forward-thinking approach to racing and business.
Tsunoda debuted in Formula One for AlphaTauri in, using a Honda powertrain alongside Pierre Gasly; he finished a career-best fourth at the that year. Tsunoda retained his seat at AlphaTauri in and, partnering Nyck de Vries and Daniel Ricciardo in the latter. He remained at the team for the season as they re-branded to Racing Bulls, before his promotion to senior team Red Bull for the onwards in.
Social Network
Yuki Tsunoda is quite active on social media, with a substantial following on platforms like Instagram and Twitter. His handles, @yukitsunoda0511, showcase not just his racing endeavors but also his personality and hobbies. He often engages with fans, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of his life as a professional driver, making him one of the most relatable figures in the motorsport community.
Tsunoda qualified ninth in Silverstone, and made a masterclass charge, passing Christian Lundgaard on the last lap for third place. Another sprint race disappointment followed, as he was taken out by Callum Ilott on the opening lap. During the second Silverstone round, Tsunoda qualified tenth and moved up to sixth for the feature race.
In the sprint race, he remained in third for most of the race, until lap 19 of 21, where the two Prema drivers ahead collided and promoted Tsunoda for his maiden win. Post-race, Tsunoda stated that "he had the potential for P1 even without late Prema crash". Tsunoda qualified sixth in Barcelona.
Tsunoda would briefly lead on lap 30 after a safety car restart due to the frontrunners pitting again, but they caught up on fresher tyres, including fellow compatriot Nobuharu Matsushita, and he dropped to fourth. He again finished fourth in the sprint race.
Education
Yuki Tsunoda's education focused primarily on racing and sport-related studies. He attended the Honda Racing School and has undergone rigorous training programs tailored to enhance his racing abilities. His education also includes gaining insights into vehicle dynamics and interdisciplinary skills that benefit his career on and off the track.
In 2016, Tsunoda graduated from Honda's Suzuka Circuit Racing School in the advanced formula class and became a member of the Honda Formula Dream Project. In the same year he made his single-seater debut in the F4 Japanese Championship with the Sutekina Racing Team for a one-off event in Suzuka.
He claimed his first podium with 2nd in the first race and finished 4th in the second race. In 2017, Tsunoda started his first full season of single-seater racing in the F4 Japanese Championship while also contesting in the regional East series of the JAF F4 Japanese Championship. At Okayama, he would win his first race.
Tsunoda won the title of the regional championship while finishing third in the national Formula 4 championship. He contested both championships with Honda. Tsunoda continued to race in Japanese F4 in 2018 with the Honda Formula Dream Project team.
Tsunoda amassed seven wins and claimed the title during the final race at Motegi, beating rival Teppei Natori by 14 points.
