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Tsunoda F1 drive confirmed ahead of Mexican Grand Prix
Red Bull F1 star Yuki Tsunoda will drive a special Honda car at the Mexican Grand Prix weekend, celebrating a partnership that is ending this season.
The Red Bull-Honda partnership, which began in 2019, will be succeeded by Red Bull building their own power units and Honda supplying Aston Martin from 2026.
With Max Verstappen chasing the drivers’ championship title, the Honda-powered Red Bull still has a shot at another championship before the partnership concludes.
During the Mexican GP weekend, Tsunoda will drive the RA272, Honda’s first F1 race-winning car, with a livery inspired by the Japanese flag to honor Honda’s F1 history.
Tsunoda’s future with Red Bull is uncertain, as his poor performance since joining the main team could lead to a replacement for the 2026 season, possibly by Isack Hadjar or Liam Lawson.
With limited available seats for next season, Tsunoda may face being left without a place on the grid as Red Bull aims to pair Verstappen with the best teammate for a competitive 2026 season.
