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Red Bull’s Communication Blunder Costs Tsunoda Points: Breakthrough or Breakdown?

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
July 29, 2025
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Red Bull’s Communication Blunder Costs Tsunoda Points: Breakthrough or Breakdown?

SPA, BELGIUM - JULY 26: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 leads George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W16 on track during the Sprint race ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 26, 2025 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202507281997 // Usage for editorial use only //

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Red Bull’s Miscommunication Costs Tsunoda: Is His Breakthrough Genuine?

A catastrophic miscommunication at the Belgian Grand Prix has raised questions about Yuki Tsunoda’s true potential at Red Bull. Despite being hailed for his “superb” adjustment to a major mid-weekend upgrade, Tsunoda’s race was marred by poor team communication that led to a costly delay in his pit stop, pushing him out of the points once again.

Tsunoda’s frustration was evident as he radioed the team about the track conditions, only to receive a late and confusing response that resulted in him missing the opportunity to switch to slick tires at the optimal time. Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies admitted fault, acknowledging that the team’s mistake had a significant impact on Tsunoda’s race.

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While Tsunoda showed signs of progress with his best qualifying result yet, finishing seventh, his race pace raised concerns about his overall performance. Despite being closer to teammate Max Verstappen in qualifying than any other Red Bull driver since 2018, Tsunoda struggled to maintain strong pace during the race, prompting doubts about the extent of his breakthrough.

The Japanese driver’s struggles with race pace and concerns over tire management continue to linger, despite occasional flashes of speed in qualifying sessions. The recent mid-weekend upgrade provided some hope for improvement, but Tsunoda will need to deliver consistent results to secure his future at Red Bull.

With rumors swirling about a potential new teammate for Verstappen, Tsunoda faces heightened pressure to prove himself on the track. As Red Bull evaluates its driver lineup for the future, Tsunoda must seize every opportunity to showcase his talent and potential.

The upcoming Grand Prix at the Hungaroring will be a crucial test for Tsunoda, as he aims to replicate his strong qualifying performance and demonstrate his ability to compete at the highest level. With his future at Red Bull hanging in the balance, Tsunoda must rise to the occasion and deliver results that silence the skeptics once and for all.

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