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Honda Racing Corporation President Koji Watanabe has revealed that Yuki Tsunoda has yet to sign a new F1 contract for 2026 as negotiations with Red Bull over his future continue.
Honda Racing Corporation President Koji Watanabe revealed that Yuki Tsunoda has not signed a new Formula 1 contract for 2026 as negotiations with Red Bull continue. Tsunoda, originally supported by Honda, moved to Red Bull Racing in 2025 due to their power unit deal with Honda. However, he subsequently lost his seat and is now set to be a Test and Reserve Driver for Red Bull in 2026, causing uncertainty for Honda. Honda’s new power unit supply to Aston Martin for 2026 and Red Bull’s partnership with Ford raise doubts about Tsunoda’s future at Honda. Watanabe stated that negotiations with Red Bull regarding Tsunoda’s contract are ongoing, with the focus now on how Red Bull views the situation. There are no plans for Honda to field a junior driver at Aston Martin currently, with the company continuing to nurture drivers up to F2 within its own programme.
