Tsunoda Gears Up for San Francisco Showcase Behind the Wheel of Championship-Winning RB7
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull's test and reserve driver, will pilot the iconic 2011 RB7 during a special demonstration event in San Francisco. The legendary machine, which secured Red Bull's double championship that year, will share track time with other motorsport personalities including former F1 driver Scott Speed.
Red Bull's test and reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda is set to experience a return to single-seater racing at a demonstration event scheduled for San Francisco. The Japanese driver will command one of the sport's most celebrated machines—the RB7 that spearheaded Red Bull's dominant double-title campaign in 2011.
Joining Tsunoda for the special event will be an eclectic lineup of motorsport talent. Scott Speed, a former Formula 1 competitor now competing in rallycross, will be on hand alongside Ford off-road racing driver Mitch Guthrie and freestyle motocross sensation Aaron Colton. Each brings their own unique perspective to automotive performance.
The RB7 represents a pinnacle moment in Red Bull Racing's storied history, having been the platform for the team's championship successes during that landmark season. For Tsunoda, the demonstration provides an exciting opportunity to reconnect with the machinery that defines Grand Prix racing at the highest level.
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Article B11.7.1
DE - FIA Discretionary Permissions
Chapter: B11.7
In Simple Terms
The FIA can give teams special permission to do two demonstration events (like parade laps or promotional drives) with their current race car without it counting as a track test. Teams can also do additional demonstration events organized by F1's commercial partner without penalty.
- Teams get two free demonstration events per season that don't count as official testing
- These demonstrations use the current year's car but aren't subject to normal testing restrictions
- Additional demos can be done if organized by the Commercial Rights Holder (F1's commercial operator)
- All demonstrations require explicit FIA approval and discretionary permission
Official FIA Text
At the sole discretion of the FIA, each Competitor will be permitted to carry out: (a) Two (2) DE's with a Current Car which will not be considered TCC. (b) DE's organised by the Commercial Rights Holder with a Current Car.
Article B11.7.3
DE - Previous Car Distance Limit
Chapter: B11.7
In Simple Terms
During a Demonstration Event (DE), if a car is being driven using another car's setup or specifications from an earlier model, that car cannot be driven for more than 50 kilometers total throughout the entire event. Once this distance limit is reached, the car can no longer be used in this configuration.
- Demonstration Events using a Previous Car configuration are limited to 50km maximum distance
- This distance limit applies to the entire event duration, not per session or day
- Once the 50km limit is exceeded, the Previous Car cannot continue operating in the DE
- This rule prevents excessive use of older car specifications during exhibition events
Official FIA Text
No DE using a Previous Car may exceed 50km throughout the duration of the event.
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