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Legacy in the Making

There is a strong argument to suggest Yuki Tsunoda, at the age of 25, is already the most successful Japanese driver in the history of motorsport.

His speed, his race craft and his ice-cool mentality means he has raced in the highest number of Grand Prix among Japanese drivers, the latest accomplishment in a career marked by consistent achievement.

He went from racing in Japanese F4 - which he won in 2019 at the age of 19 - to competing in Formula One in little over three years.

Adapt and Rise

After success in his homeland he arrived in Europe to race in F3. He had no knowledge of the tracks but impressed with his mix of competitiveness and calmness.

This controlled aggressive led to an elevation to F2, where he won three times and finished third in the championship.

Precision Under Pressure


His reputation was established; composure and quiet authority inside and outside of his car. He was quick, but he was measured and he was precise. F1 beckoned.

He got his chance with AlphaTauri. He was unfazed, and in the final race of his rookie season produced his best finish. He led for five laps in Abu Dhabi – the first Japanese driver to lead a F1 race since 2004 – before finishing fourth.

The Bigger Stage


However, in a parallel to his composed driving style, he had to be patient for his really big break. His equilibrium was rewarded when he was promoted to Red Bull early this season.

The step up brings with it a new level of pressure and attention, and means he must seek out marginal gains with even greater vigour.

Alignment by Design


So, when Tsunoda wanted to elevate his pre-race preparation further at the Italian grand prix, he turned to Castore, a brand with not only philosophies aligned with his own, but also an equally steep upward curve of success in the past few years.


Because of shared values, ambitions and methods, Tsunoda trusted in one of the world’s leading sportswear innovators to deliver qualities that he values in order to ensure a peerless pre-grid routine.


He knew Castore’s ‘better never stops’ ethos guaranteed a refined elegance allied to functional detail in precision-engineered garments. He knew that even in Italy, where style matters more than most, his clothes would impress, yet with the same understated presence and respect for detail he embodies himself. And he knew none of the exquisite design and style would be at the expense of function, because he knows the precision Castore builds into every garment.

Tsunoda knew whatever Castore item he was wearing would perform, and help set the perfect tone for his day. The ultimate fusion of form and function.


The weather at Imola was changeable but, mixing garments from the Flex and Apex ranges, Tsunoda had complete peace of mind that he would countdown to the red light in apparel that has been engineered to perform.

When it was overcast and drizzling, the Flex Lifestyle Joggers were the obvious choice. Their quick-drying fabric is engineered with a Protek finish to repel rain. Tsunoda’s valuables were kept dry in waterproof zipped side pockets. The joggers’ lightweight properties and athletic fit encouraged a feeling of power while remaining nimble.

Performance in the Details


Tsunoda paired the joggers with the Apex Training Gilet, which brings warmth and comfort but in a sleek, breathable quilted gilet that also boasts ProTek technology to resist rain. This multi-functional garment performs in rain, wind or shine.

Final qualifying was warm and sunny – perfect for the Apex Training Shorts.

Engineered from a breathable, high-stretch and sweat-wicking fabric, they ensured Tsunoda arrived for his qualifying sessions with zero distractions and full focus. If a shower passed over, the shorts’ ProTek technology would deal with it.

The Apex Training quarter-zip is such a versatile garment. It’s AerTek sweat-wicking technology and strategically-positioned precision-engineered mesh knit in key hot spots ensures optimal breathability.

Tsunoda looked good, and felt good. Choosing Castore had set the tone and his mindset perfectly for the high-speed, high-risk action that followed.

He finished in the points again. It was another day that suggested he could be the first Japanese to win a Formula One grand prix. Tsunoda was ahead of the field before he had even got into his car.

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