Season snapshot · 2023
Source: Jolpica F1 API- WDC finish
- P14
- Wins
- 0
- Podiums
- 0
- Points
- 17
- DNFs
- 2
- Constructor
- Scuderia AlphaTauri
Race-by-race
| Race | Grid | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | P14 | P11 | 0 |
| Saudi Arabian | P16 | P11 | 0 |
| Australian | P12 | P10 | 1 |
| Azerbaijan | P8 | P10 | 1 |
| Miami | P17 | P11 | 0 |
| Monaco | P9 | P15 | 0 |
| Spanish | P15 | P12 | 0 |
| Canadian | P19 | P14 | 0 |
| Austrian | P16 | P19 | 0 |
| British | P16 | P16 | 0 |
| Hungarian | P17 | P15 | 0 |
| Belgian | P11 | P10 | 1 |
| Dutch | P17 | P15 | 0 |
| Italian | Pit | Engine | 0 |
| Singapore | P15 | Collision damage | 0 |
| Japanese | P9 | P12 | 0 |
| Qatar | P11 | P15 | 0 |
| United States | P11 | P8 | 5 |
| Mexican | P18 | P12 | 0 |
| São Paulo | P16 | P9 | 2 |
| Las Vegas | P20 | P18 | 0 |
| Abu Dhabi | P6 | P8 | 4 |
Yuki Tsunoda's 2023 Formula 1 season with Scuderia AlphaTauri was a demonstration of quiet progression, where the Japanese driver consistently maximized the potential of a car that frequently struggled for pace, culminating in his highest points tally across his career to date.
Going in
The 2023 season marked Tsunoda's third year in Formula 1, all with the Faenza-based squad, which operated under the AlphaTauri moniker. Entering the ground-effect era, the AT04 chassis was anticipated to be a challenging car, a reality that quickly materialized. The midfield battle was intense, with teams like McLaren, Alpine, and Aston Martin vying for the lower points positions. Tsunoda's objective was clear: establish himself as the primary driver within the team and consistently deliver results when the car allowed, a crucial step for any driver aiming for a long-term F1 career. His performance would be scrutinized, especially given the competitive nature of the Formula 1 — official site grid, where every point matters.
How it played out
Tsunoda's season began with a pair of 11th-place finishes in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, narrowly missing points. His first point came at the Australian Grand Prix, finishing 10th, followed by another point-scoring finish in Azerbaijan. These early results provided glimmers of potential, but the AT04's inherent limitations meant consistent top-10 finishes were a significant challenge. The mid-season proved particularly lean, with a string of non-points finishes from Miami to Hungary, a period where the team struggled to find performance upgrades. Tsunoda faced a rotating roster of teammates throughout the year, initially Nyck de Vries, then Daniel Ricciardo, and Liam Lawson for a few races. Despite these changes, Tsunoda maintained a competitive edge, often being the stronger performer within the AlphaTauri garage. His resilience was evident, as he continued to push for every available tenth, a characteristic that has defined his F1 journey. The season saw him complete 20 of the 22 races, with two DNFs occurring in Italy (engine failure) and Singapore (collision damage).