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The RB Formula 1 team has announced that it has taken up an option to extend its partnership with Yuki Tsunoda into the 2025 season. Tsunoda has emerged as a standout driver during his fourth term with the Faenza-based squad and has outshone his more experienced team-mate Daniel Ricciardo. The Japanese racer has capitalised on […]
Yuki Tsunoda has excelled in his fourth season with the Faenza-based team, outshining his more experienced teammate Daniel Ricciardo. Despite not being promoted to the parent team due to Sergio Perez’s contract renewal, Tsunoda will stay within the Red Bull stable. Tsunoda expressed his happiness and gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the team’s future development project. Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies praised Tsunoda’s progress as “phenomenal” and highlighted his natural speed and mature approach. Red Bull’s decision to retain Tsunoda leaves them with the choice of keeping Ricciardo or promoting reserve driver Liam Lawson to a full-time race seat. CEO Peter Bayer praised Tsunoda’s performance and popular appeal, confirming him as a valuable asset for the team’s future.
