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Yuki Tsunoda should get “on the phone to Aston Martin” in case Red Bull’s parent team continues to overlook him, according to 1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill. Tsunoda has delivered an impressive season with Red Bull’s sister team, RB, to accrue 10 more points (22-12) than his more experienced team-mate Daniel Ricciardo. But while […]
Although Tsunoda outperformed his teammate Daniel Ricciardo this season with Red Bull’s sister team, RB, the possibility of Sergio Perez losing his spot at Red Bull did not elevate Tsunoda as a top contender for a promotion. Instead, Ricciardo and Red Bull reserve driver Liam Lawson were seen as potential replacements for Perez. Tsunoda has expressed his frustration over Red Bull’s reluctance to give him a chance with the championship-winning team, citing “other factors” at play. Damon Hill suggests that Tsunoda should leverage his ties with Honda and the upcoming collaboration between Honda and Aston Martin in 2026 to seek new opportunities. Despite speculation of a driver swap between Perez and Ricciardo due to their contrasting performances, Red Bull has decided to retain Perez, prioritizing car performance upgrades. Hill believes that Max Verstappen would prefer to have Ricciardo as a teammate again, given their positive relationship and Ricciardo’s improving form. Hill emphasizes the importance of Ricciardo’s recent strong performances and suggests that there might be pressure for Red Bull to bring him back based on the positive impact he could have on the team dynamics.
