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Marko reveals ‘intensive’ Tsunoda talks over Red Bull future
Red Bull’s motorsport advisor Helmut Marko disclosed that there were ‘intensive’ discussions held with F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda following a series of unsatisfactory performances this year. Tsunoda was swiftly elevated to Max Verstappen’s teammate after two races in the 2025 season, displacing Liam Lawson down to the junior team. Despite high expectations for Tsunoda’s impact on the team’s championship prospects, Red Bull has slid to fourth in the constructor standings with Tsunoda contributing only minimally compared to Verstappen. Marko acknowledged Tsunoda’s ongoing struggles but expressed optimism about improvements seen during the British Grand Prix weekend. As rumors circulate about Verstappen’s future, Tsunoda faces mounting pressure to prove himself worthy of retaining his Red Bull seat in the upcoming seasons.
