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Yuki Tsunoda scored just 30 points for Red Bull across 22 races partnering Max Verstappen.
Yuki Tsunoda admitted that transitioning to Red Bull was more challenging than he had anticipated after moving in early 2025 to replace Liam Lawson.
Despite being promoted after just two races, Tsunoda struggled to adapt to the RB21 car and faced difficulties racing alongside Max Verstappen.
His season highlight was marred by a frightening crash at Imola, and by the end of the year, he only accumulated 30 points for Red Bull across 22 races, contributing to the team settling for third in the constructors’ standings.
As a result of his performance, Tsunoda lost his race seat for 2026 and will now serve as a test and reserve driver for the Austrian squad.
Reflecting on his experience, Tsunoda acknowledged the significant differences in team structure and approach to car setup between Racing Bulls and Red Bull, notably appreciating the latter’s boldness in making drastic changes when needed.
