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Red Bull blasted over Schumacher ‘mistake’ following Tsunoda decision
Red Bull F1 faced criticism for choosing Yuki Tsunoda over Sergio Perez for the 2025 driver lineup. Junior squad member Liam Lawson was initially chosen but was quickly replaced by Tsunoda after two races.
Tsunoda, however, may not secure a spot in Red Bull’s 2026 lineup, with Isack Hadjar rumored as a possible replacement. Ralf Schumacher expressed disappointment over Red Bull not considering his nephew, Mick Schumacher, as a potential driver.
Mick Schumacher, who last competed in F1 in 2022, tested for IndyCar recently, indicating a potential shift from WEC. Despite rumored ties to Cadillac’s F1 efforts, Schumacher’s return to F1 seems unlikely, with his uncle criticizing Red Bull’s driver decisions on a podcast.
In other F1 news, a late penalty was handed out at the US Grand Prix, affecting the final McLaren verdict. Meanwhile, Ferrari released a statement following comments made by Red Bull’s Christian Horner, adding intrigue to the 2025 driver lineup reshuffles across the grid.
