Yuki Tsunoda has been scoring the only points for Red Bull this season, outperforming his teammate Daniel Ricciardo.
Helmut Marko (L), Yuki Tsunoda (R) (images via IMAGO).
has been competing for RB since 2021, when the team was known as AlphaTauri. The Japanese driver gained notoriety for his excessive use of swear words on the team radio while making significant mistakes. However, Tsunoda has turned the situation around this season against his teammate. Now, Red Bull’s Motorsport Consultant, Helmut Marko, has praised the local hero’s performance in .
After the race, Marko emphasized that, in the four races of 2024 so far, the Japanese driver has made it to Q3 on three occasions, despite the average speed of the VCARB-01. The octogenarian stated that he was consistently performing well, with his mistakes becoming a thing of the past.
Furthermore, he noted that Tsunoda has stopped venting his frustrations on the team radio. The Red Bull advisor believes that the Honda prodigy has truly blossomed this season. Yuki Tsunoda has surpassed Daniel Ricciardo throughout the season, scoring the only points for RB so far.
‘s contract with Red Bull extends until the end of this season. Red Bull will consider their options for partnering with Max Verstappen in Milton Keynes. However, was previously considered the top candidate to replace Perez, but circumstances have changed in light of Tsunoda’s impressive results.
Helmut Marko emphasized that it was still April, with most races remaining. The Austrian stated that Milton Keynes will evaluate their driver situation for both teams close to the summer break. Marko made it clear that Red Bull will not rush their decision, as they carefully monitor the busy driver market.
Yuki Tsunoda has established himself as a candidate for the Red Bull seat in 2025. The Japanese driver will seek to maintain his exceptional form in the upcoming races to further solidify his position. However, Sergio Perez has achieved decent results, which may allow him to stay on the team in the future. Therefore, fans will have to wait and see how things unfold for both Red Bull teams next year.
