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Yuki Tsunoda has revealed one regret about his short-lived promotion to the Red Bull F1 team – leaving behind the “pretty good f***ing car” Racing Bulls produced.
Yuki Tsunoda expressed his regret about leaving the Racing Bulls’ competitive car after his short-lived promotion to the Red Bull Formula 1 team.
Despite struggling to match Max Verstappen’s performance in the RB21, Tsunoda considered his promotion a significant milestone in his career.
Ultimately, Tsunoda lost his drive to rookie Isack Hadjar and now settles for a test and reserve role with the Milton Keynes-based outfit for the 2026 season.
Reflecting on his time with Red Bull, Tsunoda cited his Imola shunt as a frustrating moment but also took pride in being competitive with Verstappen when given equal parts and cars.
While acknowledging Verstappen as the best driver in the group, Tsunoda was pleased with his performance growth throughout the season in the highly competitive field of Formula 1.
