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Yuki Tsunoda’s shocking Red Bull exit: contract restrictions crush 2026 F1 dreams

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December 4, 2025
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Yuki Tsunoda’s shocking Red Bull exit: contract restrictions crush 2026 F1 dreams

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 29: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing talks on the fan stage prior to the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 29, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202511290047 // Usage for editorial use only //

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Yuki Tsunoda’s F1 Future Shattered: Red Bull Contract Exposes Driver Limbo!

In a bombshell revelation, Yuki Tsunoda has confirmed he will not be racing in the 2026 Formula 1 season, as Red Bull has officially severed ties with the talented driver. After a tumultuous start to the season, Tsunoda’s performance struggles led to rampant speculation about his future, ultimately culminating in Red Bull’s audacious decision to promote Isack Hadjar to fill Tsunoda’s seat.

But the plot thickens! Tsunoda has disclosed that his existing contract with Red Bull shackled him from exploring opportunities elsewhere. In an exclusive interview, he lamented, “The thing is, my contract was there, so I couldn’t do much.” This legal quagmire effectively shut the door on potential suitors, leaving the Japanese driver caught between a rock and a hard place. “I had a couple of interests from externally,” he added, though he withheld specifics about whether these opportunities were within F1 or from other racing series.

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As if that wasn’t enough, Tsunoda has now shifted to a test and reserve driver role for Red Bull, which means he will be sidelined from the main racing action. The news reverberated throughout the motorsport community when Red Bull confirmed its 2026 line-up, leaving Tsunoda grappling with the harsh reality of his situation.

The young driver revealed he learned of his fate immediately after the Qatar race, a moment that struck him like a lightning bolt. “It’s tough,” Tsunoda expressed, reflecting on the emotional weight of the news. Surprisingly, he maintained a brave face, stating, “Surprisingly, I’m OK. Not OK, but I’m surviving OK.” However, the gravity of the situation looms large, as he admitted, “Maybe I’m not recognizing that it’s going to be the last race for this and next year.” The emotional toll may only hit him after his final race in Abu Dhabi.

This saga raises pressing questions about the nature of contracts in the high-stakes world of Formula 1 and the implications for drivers like Tsunoda, who find themselves at the mercy of restrictive agreements. As fans eagerly await the upcoming Abu Dhabi race, Tsunoda’s story serves as a stark reminder of the brutal realities faced by even the most promising talents in motorsport.

Will Tsunoda find a way back, or is this the end of the road for his F1 aspirations? One thing is for certain: the Formula 1 landscape is always shifting, and in this cutthroat environment, opportunities can vanish as quickly as they appear. Stay tuned as we follow Tsunoda’s journey and the unfolding drama of the 2026 F1 season!

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