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Red Bull F1 star admits he would ‘ignore’ his father after bad races
Red Bull F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda revealed that he used to ‘ignore’ his dad, who was quite hard on him about his performances in races. Tsunoda was dropped from his Red Bull team after scoring only 30 points in 22 race weekends last year, losing his spot among the top 20 drivers for 2026. Despite being Max Verstappen’s teammate, Tsunoda now serves as Red Bull’s reserve driver for the upcoming season. He mentioned that this role could pave the way for potential opportunities on the grid in the future, with a chance of returning in 2027 given the upcoming driver contracts’ uncertainty.
Tsunoda’s prospects may include opportunities at Aston Martin alongside former teammate Gasly, especially with potential vacancies arising due to expiring contracts of drivers like Alonso and Stroll. With Honda partnering with Aston Martin in 2026, the Japanese manufacturers might prefer Tsunoda for one of the seats. Moreover, there could be openings at Alpine if Tsunoda can deliver strong performances early on to secure a spot alongside new driver Franco Colapinto. The FIA meeting is set to occur as Mercedes’ Wolff could potentially block a return by Red Bull’s Horner.
