[Official] Driver of the Grand Prix: Japanese Grand Prix 2024

[Born Racer]

Originally Posted by TrapezeArtist

I can't get why Tsunoda gets so many votes. He came 10th in an almost-Red Bull. Carlos Sainz gets my vote for speed, tyre management and being first non-Red Bull.

I think that's unfair on Tsunoda and somewhat wrong about RB. Comparing last year's Red Bull and this year's RB, the RB does have pull-rod front suspension now, but that move is arguably logical rather than a copy of Red Bull. Meanwhile, the front wing, rear wing and airbox are quite different. Sidepods are similar to last year's, but I think Red Bull went a different way this year.

Tsunoda pulled some good passes, particularly in the Esses.