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Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull regrets: ‘Pretty good f***ing car’
Yuki Tsunoda expressed his regret about missing out on a high-performing car while moving to Red Bull from his former Racing Bulls team. Despite replacing Liam Lawson mid-2025, Tsunoda struggled, scoring only 30 points compared to his teammate Max Verstappen’s strong performance. As a result, Tsunoda will not retain his seat for 2026, with Isack Hadjar taking over after an impressive rookie season. Tsunoda will become a reserve driver for Red Bull, ready to step in when needed due to illness or injury. Meanwhile, drivers like Hadjar and Lawson have excelled with Red Bull’s sister team, with Hadjar even securing a podium at the Dutch GP and accumulating 51 points. The ongoing struggle to find a reliable second driver to support Verstappen continues to be a concern for Red Bull, with the team set to try Hadjar as their eighth attempt at finding a suitable teammate. The revolving door of drivers in this crucial role highlights the challenges Red Bull faces in maintaining competitiveness in the championship battles.
