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Yuki Tsunoda will stay with RB in 2025 after the team exercised an option to retain the promising Japanese driver for a further season. Sergio Perez’s contract extension at Red Bull had closed the …
Yuki Tsunoda will remain with RB in 2025 after the team decided to extend his contract for another season. Sergio Perez’s contract renewal with Red Bull meant Tsunoda had limited options for a potential team change. Despite rumors linking him to other teams like Haas and Stake, Tsunoda expressed his gratitude for staying with RB and being part of their development project. Tsunoda is focused on finishing the current season strong and contributing to the team’s progress on the grid. Team principal Laurent Mekies praised Tsunoda’s remarkable improvement in 2024 and highlighted his speed, maturity, and teamwork qualities. The decision to keep Tsunoda was based on their shared ambitions and belief in his potential to continue growing with the team.
