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Yuki Tsunoda is among the candidates to be partnered with Max Verstappen at Red Bull in the 2025 F1 season, according to Helmut Marko.
Yuki Tsunoda has had a strong season, outscoring his teammate Daniel Ricciardo, who has been dropped with six races left. Red Bull has hesitated to promote Tsunoda to the senior team, as Christian Horner did not mention him as a possibility to replace Sergio Perez. However, Helmut Marko has stated that Tsunoda could potentially partner with Verstappen in 2025 if Perez’s position is in question. Marko emphasized the importance of junior drivers, hinting at a possible switch in Red Bull’s driver lineup for the next season based on the remaining races. The focus seems to be on nurturing young talent, with a comparison between Lawson and Tsunoda happening amid a desire to return to promoting drivers who have progressed through Red Bull’s development program. Marko highlighted other teams following a similar philosophy, such as Mercedes, Haas, and Williams, in providing opportunities for young talents like Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman.
