Rising Star Yuki Tsunoda Sacrifices Vacation to Save Red Bull’s Season
Japanese Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda is putting it all on the line as he postpones his summer vacation to spend extra time at the Red Bull factory in Milton Keynes. Determined to tackle performance issues after a string of tough races, Tsunoda is taking matters into his own hands while other teams are on mandatory summer break.
Following the Hungarian Grand Prix, Tsunoda wasted no time and headed straight to the simulator at the factory to help the team dissect where things went wrong. With only seven points to his name in 12 race weekends, Tsunoda’s 2025 season has been nothing short of disappointing since his mid-season promotion from Racing Bulls to Red Bull, replacing Liam Lawson. In stark contrast, his teammate Max Verstappen has racked up an impressive 187 points during the same period, highlighting the stark performance gap between the two drivers.
Despite Red Bull being out of the title race, a podium finish in the Constructors’ Championship is still within reach – if Tsunoda can bounce back and start consistently scoring points. The young driver remains optimistic, stating, “We need to investigate where we went wrong and work hard during the summer break to ensure we don’t start the next half of the season the way we ended this one. It’s frustrating, but we will maintain a positive attitude and come back stronger.”
By sacrificing his well-deserved break and opting to work relentlessly at the factory, Tsunoda is showing his commitment to turning Red Bull’s season around. Will his efforts pay off, or is it too little, too late for the struggling driver? Only time will tell if Tsunoda’s dedication can make a significant impact on the team’s performance.
Stay tuned as the drama unfolds in the high-octane world of Formula 1, where every decision can make or break a season.
