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Yuki Tsunoda will carry out Red Bull duties from the sidelines next year as a reserve driver.
Alex Albon expressed sympathy for Yuki Tsunoda following his demotion to a reserve driver role for the 2026 season after a challenging year alongside Max Verstappen. Isack Hadjar will take over Tsunoda’s seat while he will serve as third driver for Red Bull and Racing Bulls. Albon, familiar with such situations, used his reserve duties to secure a drive at Williams in 2022 after losing his Red Bull seat in 2020. He believes Tsunoda is talented and hopes he will return to a full-time drive in the future. Albon noted that Red Bull is known for decisive driver selection and suggested Tsunoda stay ready to seize an opportunity should one arise. He expressed confidence in Tsunoda’s talent and wished for his successful return to racing.
