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A damning claim has been made against F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda after a fellow star of the Red Bull driver pool secured a recent championship victory.
A recent championship victory by a Red Bull driver pool member has led to a damning claim against F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda. Tsunoda earned his F1 chance with Red Bull by signing on with AlphaTauri in 2021, now rebranded as Racing Bulls. The team prepares newer drivers in the Red Bull program for a potential seat alongside Max Verstappen. Mid-season driver swaps have made it challenging to fill that position, leading to Tsunoda’s quick promotion in 2025. Red Bull has been accused of tailoring the team and car to fit Verstappen’s needs, making it nearly impossible for another driver to be competitive. F1 reserve driver Ayumu Iwasa’s recent success in the Super Formula Championship has led to praise, with speculation growing that he might be the solution to Red Bull’s second driver issue for next season. Iwasa’s outstanding performance and potential in F1 have garnered attention, with his engineer even suggesting he could outperform current Red Bull drivers.
