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“He was pushing so hard to go from the small team to the big team. He’s a good driver, but you have to be exceptional…”
1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve sees Yuki Tsunoda’s future at Red Bull as uncertain as the 2025 season progresses, with Tsunoda struggling to match teammate Max Verstappen’s pace.
Tsunoda, who replaced Liam Lawson mid-season, has only scored points three times for Red Bull, with his best finish being ninth place.
Recent poor performances, like finishing last at Silverstone, indicate Tsunoda might not keep his seat next year, especially if Verstappen departs the team.
Villeneuve acknowledges Tsunoda’s skills but emphasizes the need for exceptional talent to succeed at Red Bull, mentioning names like Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso.
Looking ahead to 2026, Tsunoda’s future in F1 is in doubt, with potential replacements like Isack Hadjar and Arvid Lindblad being considered for Red Bull seats.
