Yuki Tsunoda is gearing up for a really busy week — each on and off the observe. The Japanese driver, who is ready to exchange Liam Lawson at Purple Bull when F1 heads to his dwelling nation this weekend, can also be launching his clothes model, Venti Due, set to be accessible for followers to buy on-line, or at a pop-up in Suzuka Metropolis.
His first drop options hoodies, crew necks, outsized jerseys, balloon pants, a canvas tote bag and a beanie. The model motif closely entails the quantity 22, together with a maple leaf and the slogan, ‘quick on observe, easy in model.’ Some eagle-eyed followers even noticed a delicate ‘Y’ and ‘T’ within the leaf design. Japanese artist Jinya Yamakawa, who has beforehand collaborated with the 24-year-old on his helmet designs, is a part of the inventive group for Venti Due (the model title interprets to ’22’ in Italian). The primary drop was set to be launched on March 31, nonetheless it’s unclear when the location will go stay.
In the meantime, Tsunoda has been making ready for his Purple Bull debut after having accomplished simply 4 seasons on the vitality drink large’s junior group. Though he was initially turned down for the second seat for the 2025 season, he’s lastly being afforded the chance to show himself alongside four-time world champion, Max Verstappen, after the group dropped Lawson for his poor performances lower than three races into the season.
This 12 months was additionally the primary time Tsunoda had stepped right into a group chief position, as he partnered 20-year-old rookie Isack Hadjar for Australia and China. Because the clear primary driver, he put in some spectacular performances, ending sixteenth in China and twelfth in Australia, whereas additionally incomes three championship factors (in comparison with Lawson’s zero) — one thing the higher-ups appear to have observed and led to the short, early-season promotion. Although, that second seat might include some baggage. Hopefully, time will inform if Tsunoda can maintain his personal in order that he may discover himself sticking round longer than his former counterparts who’ve additionally graced the ‘cursed’ second Purple Bull seat.
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Emily Selleck
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Yuki Tsunoda
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