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Yuki Tsunoda has long been linked with the Honda and Red Bull driver programmes, with the former eyeing up the next step for the Japanese driver.
Honda has confirmed that it is pushing for Red Bull to provide Yuki Tsunoda with a test outing in its F1 car to showcase his skills. Tsunoda is being considered for a drive at Red Bull next year alongside his F1 teammate Liam Lawson, due to Sergio Perez’s poor results this season. Tsunoda, who has a history with Honda, has never tested with Red Bull despite a longstanding relationship with the company. Honda is supporting Tsunoda to secure the opportunity. Honda’s CEO Koji Watanabe expressed confidence in Tsunoda’s talent and hopes he will get a chance to demonstrate it with Red Bull. The goal is for Tsunoda to become a long-term Red Bull driver, even after Honda’s alliance with the team ends in 2026. Honda is encouraging Tsunoda to focus on securing a seat at Red Bull and believes he has the potential to compete for championships in the future.
