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Monaco Meltdown: Yuki Tsunoda’s High-Stakes Battle for Redemption at Red Bull

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
May 22, 2025
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Monaco Meltdown: Yuki Tsunoda’s High-Stakes Battle for Redemption at Red Bull

IMOLA, ITALY - MAY 15: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari on May 15, 2025 in Imola, Italy. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505150635 // Usage for editorial use only //

Yuki Tsunoda’s Struggle at Red Bull: Will Monaco Be Make or Break?

Japanese prodigy Yuki Tsunoda’s journey at Red Bull has been nothing short of turbulent since his promotion from sister team Racing Bulls mid-season. The young racer was tasked with supporting the team in their battle against McLaren, but he has been facing challenges in delivering consistent performances.

Tsunoda took over the seat from Liam Lawson, who failed to meet the high expectations of the team. In his initial races with Red Bull, Tsunoda has had a best finish of 9th place, earning only four world championship points compared to his teammate Max Verstappen’s impressive 88 points and two race wins during the same period.

Despite showing flashes of brilliance, such as his recovery drive to 10th place in Imola, Tsunoda has been plagued by incidents like his crash with Pierre Gasly in Saudi Arabia and finishing outside the points in Japan. These setbacks have raised questions about his ability to perform under pressure and deliver the results expected by the cut-throat outfit.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner expressed the importance of having Tsunoda in play for the team’s championship aspirations, emphasizing the need for the young driver to step up his game. With Monaco Grand Prix on the horizon, known for its unforgiving nature and challenging track layout, Tsunoda faces a critical moment in his tenure at Red Bull.

The narrow streets, close walls, and lack of run-off areas in Monaco leave no room for error, making it a true test of a driver’s skill and confidence. Tsunoda’s crash in Imola, which required a substantial rebuild of his car and could potentially lead to grid penalties in the future, has added to the pressure on the young driver to deliver a clean weekend in Monaco.

As Tsunoda aims to prove his worth and secure his position within the team, all eyes will be on him during the upcoming race weekend. Will Monaco be the stage where Yuki Tsunoda rises to the occasion and solidifies his place at Red Bull, or will it be a make-or-break moment for the talented Japanese racer?

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