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Red Bull accused of hiding Tsunoda’s true performance
Former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve was surprised by Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies’ positive assessment of Yuki Tsunoda’s performance at the Mexican Grand Prix. Tsunoda, facing pressure to prove himself in the remaining races, finished 11th in Mexico but showed improvements throughout the weekend. Despite Mekies’ praise for Tsunoda, Villeneuve criticized the driver’s performance and questioned Red Bull’s decision-making regarding his future in F1. Tsunoda’s competition for the seat includes Isack Hadjar, and his performance in the upcoming races will play a significant role in determining his future with the team. Red Bull is expected to conduct a three-race shootout for the 2026 seat, emphasizing the importance of Tsunoda’s performances in the next races.
