Tsunoda forced to end his demo run in Taiwan with engine issues

Completing his first demonstration run in Taiwan last weekend, Visa Cash RB driver Yuki Tsunoda was forced to end his on-track activity with engine issues.

Following the Singapore Grand Prix, Visa Cash RB driver Yuki Tsunoda got behind the wheel of an F1 car last weekend again. The Japanese driver travelled to Taiwan with Red Bull to complete a demonstration run as part of a promotional event in Taichung, Taiwan.

It marked the first time that Tsunoda drove a V8-powered F1 car as he got behind the wheel of Red Bull's 2012, putting the double-title winning RB8 through its paces which propelled Sebastian Vettel to take his third F1 title.

However, Tsunoda's day took a premature end as he was forced to abandon his donuts in the Red Bull early in a fiery moment. The Red Bull crew needed to run over to extinguish the smoke and flames which were emerging from the RB8.

Speaking of his experience behind the wheel of an V8-powered F1 car, Tsunoda noted: "That was amazing. Thank you for a lot of support.

“I saw a lot of people waving their flags, waving their hands. Definitely I saw every single moment and I hope you guys enjoyed the first Formula 1 [event] in Taiwan.

“I tried my best. I’m sure you guys enjoyed V6 [sic] sound! Actually first time me as well driving a V8, so yeah, it was amazing. Thank you for the support. It was a nice, successful event.”