P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Yuki Tsunoda will not race on the 2026 F1 grid after losing his seat at the Red Bull team.
Yuki Tsunoda was restricted by his Red Bull contract from discussing a potential 2026 race seat with other teams.
Despite struggling with form, Tsunoda’s future was uncertain until Red Bull announced their 2026 line-up, replacing him with Isack Hadjar.
Tsunoda will now focus on test and reserve driver duties for Red Bull, as he was not granted a seat at the sister Racing Bulls team.
He mentioned receiving interest from external parties, but his contract prevented him from exploring those opportunities.
Tsunoda learned about his 2026 fate immediately after the Qatar race and is still coming to terms with the news.
While he remains focused on his current responsibilities, the realization that this could be his final F1 race has yet to fully sink in for him.
