When asked about being a “star” in Japan, Tsunoda claimed a different reality, and said:
He further explained how interactions with the crowds in his home country have been limited till now, saying:
With the Japanese Grand Prix on the calendar this year, it will be exciting to see how the crowds react to Tsunoda’s arrival. This will mark his first home race since becoming a part of the F1 grid in 2021, when the Japanese GP was canceled for the second year in a row following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yuki Tsunoda, however, has been the only Japanese driver on the grid for a long while now. His presence mixed with F1’s immense global growth will definitely see him receive affection from his home fans.
Yuki Tsunoda reveals his approach to taking care of his mental health
It is no surprise that as an F1 driver, Yuki Tsunoda also receives his share of online abuse. Many spectators of the sport leave no stone unturned to troll and even threaten drivers over the smallest of issues.
The AlphaTauri driver, who had a tough debut season, was heavily trolled for his unique approach to racing. A combination of mistakes, crashes, and foul language branded him many things on these online platforms. The young driver, however, has come a long way since then.
Yuki Tsunoda recently revealed his course of action to avoid online negativity, saying:
F1 in general has taken several steps to reduce fan toxicity online. Things reached a boiling point when rival camps even harassed people in GP venues. There’s no doubt that a true fan of the sport will never take such a heinous path.
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