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Tsunoda gives fiery statement after Red Bull axe rumours
Yuki Tsunoda recently responded passionately to rumors of his potential dismissal from the Red Bull F1 team at the conclusion of the 2025 season. Struggling to perform since joining Red Bull, Tsunoda has only managed to secure points in four races and currently sits in 19th place in the driver standings. His disappointment was exacerbated when his teammate Max Verstappen triumphed at Monza while Tsunoda could only muster a 13th place finish. Amid speculations that Isack Hadjar might replace him in 2026, Tsunoda confronted the rumors before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, affirming his commitment to focusing on his own performance and ignoring the hearsay. Team principal Laurent Mekies previously mentioned there would be no immediate replacement for Tsunoda, but decisions regarding the 2026 driver lineup are still pending for Red Bull.
