# Yuki Tsunoda at the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix

Source: https://www.thef1formula.com/results/2024-spa-francorchamps-yuki-tsunoda
Last updated: 2026-05-31

> Yuki Tsunoda, starting P20 for Racing Bulls at the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, completed all 44 laps to finish in P16, ultimately not adding to his championship points tally.

Yuki Tsunoda's 2024 Belgian Grand Prix campaign saw the Japanese driver for Racing Bulls navigate the challenging Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps from a P20 grid slot to a P16 finish, completing all 44 laps of the race. This result, achieved with a total race time of 1:21:13.777, unfortunately yielded no championship points. Throughout the race, Tsunoda pushed the RB car, recording his fastest lap on the final tour, a 1:47.969, which placed him 15th in the fastest lap rankings for the event. The team's overall performance at Spa was mixed, with teammate Daniel Ricciardo securing a single point by finishing P10, having started P13. This contrast highlights the competitive nature of the midfield, where even minor performance gains or strategic decisions can significantly impact the outcome, a challenge familiar to many drivers in the pack, much like [Carlos Sainz at the 2020 Azerbaijan Grand Prix](/results/2020-baku-carlos-sainz) faced in his midfield battles.

The Spa-Francorchamps circuit, known for its high-speed sections and elevation changes, demands a precise setup and consistent driving. While Tsunoda maintained a clean race, avoiding incidents and bringing the car home, the pace difference to the front-runners and even some midfield rivals was evident. For a comprehensive overview of the sport's regulations and results, the [Formula 1 — official site](https://www.formula1.com/en) provides detailed information. Racing Bulls will be analyzing the telemetry from both cars to understand why Ricciardo was able to convert a P13 start into a points finish while Tsunoda, from P20, could only climb four positions. Such detailed analysis is crucial for teams looking to optimize their performance within the competitive framework of [Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One). The data from this race, and indeed the entire season, feeds into ongoing development, as seen in the broader trends across the grid, which can be explored via [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json) archives. Comparing this performance to drivers from the Red Bull family in previous seasons, such as [Alexander Albon at the 2020 Azerbaijan Grand Prix](/results/2020-baku-alex-albon), shows the consistent pressure on drivers to extract maximum performance from their machinery.