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Honda Racing president Koji Watanabe has revealed that he asked Red Bull for clarification on Yuki Tsunoda’s future with the F1 team at the British Grand…
Honda Racing president Koji Watanabe requested clarification from Red Bull about Yuki Tsunoda’s future at the British Grand Prix. Tsunoda joined Red Bull in March after four seasons with Racing Bulls, but has only scored seven points in 10 races. Speculation about his future arose due to his performances and impressive showings from former teammate Isack Hadjar.
The team has faced turmoil with Christian Horner’s departure after 20 years and Laurent Mekies taking over. Despite poor form, Tsunoda will continue with Red Bull until the end of the 2025 season. Honda has supported Tsunoda as the first Japanese racer since Kamui Kobayashi.
Red Bull’s struggles in 2025 have highlighted the team’s reliance on Max Verstappen, while Tsunoda has struggled to perform consistently. The uncertainty surrounding Verstappen’s potential move to Mercedes adds to the intrigue of Tsunoda’s future within the team.
With Liam Lawson’s demotion and impressive showings from Racing Bulls’ Hadjar, Red Bull faces strategic decisions for the upcoming seasons. The partnership between Honda Racing and Red Bull will end in 2025, leading to Red Bull producing their own power units in collaboration with Ford starting in 2026.
