Considering the growth of F1 in the US, Red Bull kept their 2023 season launch in New York City. Similarly, their sister team, AlphaTauri, is not far behind on this approach. With their season launch on February 11th, the Italian team looks set to follow suit with RBR in the Big Apple. Ahead of the launch they also may have got a good PR boost as Yuki Tsunoda and his new teammate Nyck de Vries attended the Nets – Bulls NBA game at the Barclays Center. Although, fans are reacting to some other funny aspects that made them adore the AlphaTauri driver duo.

According to Nyck de Vries’ Instagram stories, the NBA crew captured de Vries and Tsunoda watching the Chicago Bulls‘ heavyweight clash against the Brooklyn Nets. Apparently, they identified and showed both Nyck and Yuki live on the screens as “Red Bull F1 drivers”.

Fans have quickly spotted this on social media and are having fun with sarcastic reactions. Besides, many are also pointing out how Tsunoda and de Vries are giving out “Kiss Cam” vibes. While Kiss Cam is a popular sporting arena trend in the United States and Canada, the AlphaTauri drivers are certainly newbies to this trend.

Regardless, they may be surprised that they were termed as Red Bull drivers. While it is technically correct as both drivers are contracted with Red Bull, their main team is AlphaTauri. Still, fans are having a good time on social media as they adore Yuki Tsunoda and Nyck de Vries at the NBA game.

Fans React in Adoration for Yuki Tsunoda and Nyck de Vries at the NBA game

Fans on social media are adoring how Yuki Tsunoda and Nyck de Vries are giving “Kiss Cam” vibes with their expressions on camera. Many have made fun of how Tsunoda may be developing another close bond with de Vries as he had with Pierre Gasly. Nevertheless, fans are awestruck watching the new team pairing of AlphaTauri or “Red Bull” according to the game broadcasters at Barclays Center.

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Tsunoda does look like he is a bit awkward because of something. But still, the complementary expressions of both drivers look precious. F1 fans are often clever to catch such quirky moments.

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Since Nyck de Vries got the 2023 seat with AlphaTauri, there have been a lot of jokes about how both drivers are the shortest on the grid. Still, it won’t matter if they are quick enough in the car. Both Nyck and Yuki would be determined to impress Red Bull and maybe get a shot at the senior team.

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For the time being, the duo would want to focus on AlphaTauri’s car and livery launch this Saturday. They would hope that the AT04 car is fast enough for them to make an impression in 2023.

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Yuki Tsunoda goes into his 3rd F1 season and has a lot to prove about his skills. Meanwhile, F2 and Formula E champion Nyck de Vries would want to make the most of his earned wild card opportunity. What do you think about AlphaTauri’s driver duo?