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Racing Bulls’ Yuki Tsunoda has revealed that he has split with his former managers after missing out on the 2025 Red Bull F1 seat to Liam Lawson.
Following the conclusion of the 2024 season in December, the Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda parted ways with his former managers Mario Miyakawa and Luis Alvarez. Despite a vacancy opening up at Red Bull due to Sergio Perez’s departure, Tsunoda’s teammate was chosen over him for the seat. Tsunoda has since hired Diego Menchaca as his new manager, who has a background in European single-seaters and sportscar racing. With Menchaca solely focused on managing Tsunoda this year, the Japanese driver aims to improve his on-track performance to make his manager’s job easier. Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies is optimistic about Tsunoda’s progress and expects him to take another step forward in the 2025 Formula 3 season. However, there are concerns about Tsunoda’s future within the Red Bull family if he fails to secure a prominent driving position this year, with limited options awaiting him in 2026.
