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Honda’s bold bid to save Yuki Tsunoda’s F1 career: can Red Bull resist the offer?

James Taylor by James Taylor
December 3, 2025
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Honda’s bold bid to save Yuki Tsunoda’s F1 career: can Red Bull resist the offer?

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 19: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202511200057 // Usage for editorial use only //

Honda’s Bold Move: Is Yuki Tsunoda’s Future in F1 at Stake?

In a shocking twist that has sent ripples through the Formula 1 community, Honda has reportedly made a daring offer to Red Bull Racing in a bid to secure Yuki Tsunoda’s place on the grid for the upcoming season. This revelation comes on the heels of Red Bull’s announcement that Tsunoda would not retain a race seat for the next season, a decision that has left fans and analysts alike reeling.

As Red Bull prepares to usher in rookie sensation Isack Hadjar to partner the reigning champion Max Verstappen, the fate of Tsunoda hangs in the balance. Hadjar’s stellar performance during his rookie season at the Racing Bulls has rightfully earned him a coveted spot at the pinnacle of motorsport, while Liam Lawson is set to team up with Arvid Lindblad in the sister team.

Despite being sidelined from a race seat, Tsunoda’s journey does not end there. He will remain within the Red Bull ecosystem as the test and reserve driver, a role that will keep him close to the action. However, Honda’s aggressive strategy aims to alter the narrative surrounding Tsunoda’s career in F1. Reports from Auto Motor und Sport reveal that the Japanese automotive giant has proposed a tantalizing deal to Red Bull: a significant reduction in the cost of its F1 engines for the next season, contingent upon Tsunoda retaining his race seat.

This audacious proposal comes at a time when Honda is set to shift its allegiance to Aston Martin, marking a pivotal transition in the F1 landscape. Red Bull, meanwhile, is gearing up to produce its powertrains with technical backing from Ford starting in 2026, indicating a new era for the team. Nevertheless, the need for Honda’s power units for the Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) tests means that the relationship between Honda and Red Bull will endure, albeit in a different capacity.

However, it seems Red Bull has turned down Honda’s enticing engine offer. While the Milton Keynes-based team will not grant Tsunoda a race seat, they will still benefit from a reduced price on Honda’s engines as part of keeping Tsunoda in a reserve role. This decision raises questions about the future dynamics between Honda, Red Bull, and Tsunoda himself.

As the dust settles on this dramatic turn of events, fans are left wondering: what does the future hold for Yuki Tsunoda in Formula 1? Will Honda’s gamble pay off, or will Red Bull’s decision lead to greater upheaval in the sport? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain—this saga is far from over, and the implications could reverberate throughout the F1 world. Stay tuned as this thrilling story unfolds!

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