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Yuki Tsunoda will not have a seat on the grid for the 2026 F1 campaign.
Yuki Tsunoda will take on new responsibilities at Red Bull in 2026 after it was confirmed that he will not be participating in Formula 1 next year. Red Bull made the decision to swap Tsunoda for Isack Hadjar following a challenging season for the Japanese driver. Tsunoda did not secure a seat in the Racing Bulls lineup, as those positions were filled by Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad. Despite his removal from a full-time F1 seat, Tsunoda will still have a role within the team next season, fulfilling test and reserve driver duties. Red Bull praised Tsunoda’s growth over his five F1 seasons and expressed gratitude for his contributions, highlighting his positive impact on the team.
