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Yuki Tsunoda has revealed how the heightened emphasis on improving his emotional management last season helped him to process the news that he wouldn’t be racing with Red Bull in F1 in 2025.
When Red Bull announced that Sergio Perez would not continue with the team in 2025, Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson emerged as the top contenders to partner Max Verstappen. Despite Tsunoda’s strong season in 2024, Red Bull had reservations about his mental strength to handle the competition. Tsunoda expressed understanding of Red Bull’s decision, emphasizing his personal growth in emotional control. Rumors of Lawson’s promotion and Red Bull’s behavior in the lead-up helped Tsunoda mentally prepare for the eventual outcome. However, Tsunoda denies that Red Bull overlooked him for the position.
