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Laurent Mekies has faith in Yuki Tsunoda despite his current struggles, saying his speed hasn’t ‘disappeared’.
New Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies is optimistic about Yuki Tsunoda’s ability to rebound from a challenging start to the 2025 F1 season, despite facing various hurdles.
Mekies is focusing on addressing current weaknesses at Red Bull while preparing for the significant rule changes in 2026.
Tsunoda is struggling to match Max Verstappen’s performances, accumulating only seven points since joining Red Bull in March.
Mekies previously worked with Tsunoda at Racing Bulls, where the driver had his best F1 season in 2024, finishing 12th overall.
Mekies trusts in Tsunoda’s talent and is confident that the team’s support will help him rediscover his form soon.
Following Mekies’ move to Red Bull, Alan Permane has taken over as Sporting Director at Racing Bulls, with Mekies expressing belief in Permane’s ability to continue the team’s progress.
