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Red Bull’s Shocking Driver Dilemma: Tsunoda’s Fate and Verstappen’s Departure Imminent

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
July 18, 2025
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Red Bull’s Shocking Driver Dilemma: Tsunoda’s Fate and Verstappen’s Departure Imminent

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - April 4, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen with team principal Christian Horner ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo

Red Bull Racing: Turmoil in the Team as Driver Uncertainty Peaks

In a shocking turn of events, Red Bull Racing is facing a major upheaval in its driver lineup, with speculations rife and tensions running high. The latest update from Honda motorsport boss Koji Watanabe has sent shockwaves through the racing world, revealing that Yuki Tsunoda will hold his position at Red Bull until the end of the season, despite mounting pressure and doubts surrounding his performance alongside Max Verstappen.

The Japanese driver, Tsunoda, who has been struggling to match Verstappen’s pace, was rumored to be on the brink of being replaced during the summer break. However, with Honda’s unwavering support, Tsunoda seems set to stay on, at least for now. It’s a bold move amidst the backdrop of uncertainty, as Honda plans to shift its factory backing to Aston Martin for the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Amidst the chaos, names like Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll, George Russell, and even Max Verstappen have been tossed into the mix as potential replacements or additions to the Red Bull Racing team. The dynamics within the team are shifting, and the future remains uncertain.

With only seven points in his 10 races so far, Tsunoda’s struggles have not gone unnoticed. The pressure is mounting not just on him, but also on the team as a whole, with questions arising about the development of the Red Bull RB21 car and its performance this season. The team, once dominant in 2023, has slipped to fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship, heavily reliant on Verstappen’s individual brilliance to stay afloat.

As the drama unfolds, the spotlight is also on other potential moves in the driver market. Isack Hadjar is emerging as a strong contender to replace Tsunoda, with an impressive performance record in the junior categories. His promotion could pave the way for new talent like Arvid Lindblad to make his mark on the F1 grid.

Moreover, rumors swirling around Max Verstappen’s potential departure to Mercedes add another layer of complexity to Red Bull’s already precarious situation. The newly appointed CEO and team principal, Laurent Mekies, along with motorsport advisor Helmut Marko, face the daunting task of navigating through this storm and securing the team’s future.

The future of Red Bull Racing hangs in the balance, with driver changes, performance challenges, and team dynamics all playing crucial roles in shaping the team’s destiny. As the season progresses, all eyes are on Red Bull Racing, waiting to see how they will weather this storm and emerge stronger on the other side.

STATISTICS

Yuki Tsunoda

Yuki Tsunoda (Japanese: 角田 裕毅, Hepburn: Tsunoda Yūki, born 11 May 2000) is a Japanese racing driver, who competes in Formula One for Red Bull Racing. Born in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Tsunoda began competitive kart racing aged nine. Supported by Honda since 2016 through the Honda Formula Dream Project , Tsunoda graduated to junior formulae the same year. He won his first full championship at the JAF Japan F4 East Series in 2017, winning the F4 Japanese Championship the next season. In 2019, he progressed to FIA Formula 3 with Jenzer and became a member of the Red Bull Junior Team, before finishing third in his rookie season of FIA Formula 2 in 2020 with Carlin. Tsunoda debuted in Formula One for AlphaTauri in 2021, using a Honda powertrain alongside Pierre Gasly; he finished a career-best fourth at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that year. Tsunoda retained his seat at AlphaTauri in 2022 and 2023, partnering Nyck de Vries and Daniel Ricciardo in the latter. He remained at the team for the 2024 season as they re-branded to Racing Bulls. Tsunoda was originally contracted to remain at Racing Bulls until at least the end of the 2025 season, partnering with Isack Hadjar, but was promoted to Red Bull Racing on 27 March 2025. He currently wears jersey number 22. Current Season: 8 podium finishes, 3 race wins, 2 pole positions. Championship standings: 2nd place with 285 points. Best lap times: Sector records at 4 circuits. Career wins: 25 victories from 180 starts. Fastest lap awards: 12 career fastest laps. Team performance: Leading constructor’s championship.

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