---
title: "F1’s Yuki Tsunoda Is Unimpressed by Texas BBQ, Hates a Sweaty Ass"
description: "The AlphaTauri driver's maiden trip to the U.S. has been an eventful one so far."
date: "2021-10-23"
modified: "2021-10-23"
authors:
  - name: "Jerry Perez"
    job_title: "Deputy Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/42857/f1s-yuki-tsunoda-is-unimpressed-by-texas-bbq-hates-a-sweaty-ass"
categories:
  - "F1"
  - "News"
  - "Racing"
---

# F1’s Yuki Tsunoda Is Unimpressed by Texas BBQ, Hates a Sweaty Ass

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The Formula One circus has arrived in the Lone Star State once again. While most drivers have either raced at or visited Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas at some point in their careers, there's one freshman who is visiting the city and the U.S. for the very first time: AlphaTauri's Yuki Tsunoda.

During an interview organized by [Acura](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/42808/acura-returns-to-f1-in-red-bull-livery-for-this-weekends-us-grand-prix>) in Austin, the 21-year-old Japanese driver talked to *The Drive* about very important things, such as his not-at-all-memorable introduction to Texas BBQ, and what he likes most about the [2022 Acura TLX Type S](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/40704/2021-acura-tlx-type-s-review-the-best-handling-acura-this-side-of-an-nsx>).

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Having [previously shared](<https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/news-tsunoda-looks-forward-first-us-trip>) his excitement to "see how Austin barbecue compares to Japanese wagyu beef" during his maiden trip to America, he didn't mince words with his verdict.

"I am afraid to say, but \[Japanese\] wagyu is better," Tsunoda said. "I've just been here \[in the U.S.\] two days, and I just tried Texas BBQ last night and I don't think that I've eaten enough or discovered \[other\] restaurants enough. Texas beef is good but \[Japanese\] wagyu beef is still better."

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Having just stunned every proud BBQ-loving Texan, Tsunoda then shared what he likes most about the new TLX Type S he's been driving around Austin.

"I've just driven in the city so I haven't maximized the car's performance, but the first impression is \[it looks\] really nice," he said. "The exhaust and the wheels look really nice. The steering is direct and has good feeling."

"Oh, one more thing, \[I'm used to having\] seat heating but this \[car\] has cooled seats," Tsunoda added. "Especially in the summer I always have a sweaty ass, so it's really nice to have that kind of cooling system. It feels nice."

It’s all about the little things, right, folks? After all, who likes driving with a sweaty ass? No one.

Acura is [making a return to F1 this weekend](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/42808/acura-returns-to-f1-in-red-bull-livery-for-this-weekends-us-grand-prix>) with special branding on both the Red Bull and AlphaTauri's rear wings, as well as the suits and helmets of drivers Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Pierre Gasly, and Tsunoda. With the championship still very much so alive between Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, this weekend should bring us another exciting race as we draw closer to the end of this eventful 2021 season.

And with any luck, the AlphaTauri driver from Japan will get a chance to hit up Black's BBQ or Kreuz Market in nearby Lockhart before he flies out. Don't count Texas out just yet, Yuki.

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## Author
Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter.

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