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Yuki Tsunoda was overlooked for a promotion to Red Bull this year with Liam Lawson getting the chance at the front-running team.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has urged Yuki Tsunoda to elevate his performances this year after missing out on a promotion to the top team. Despite being considered for a move to Red Bull last year, Tsunoda was passed over in favor of Liam Lawson, who has less F1 experience. Tsunoda, now entering his fifth season with the Red Bull junior team, faces uncertainty about his future on the grid beyond this season. Marko emphasized that Tsunoda needs to deliver strong results to secure his place in F1 beyond 2026. Red Bull’s decision to promote Lawson was mainly based on their belief in his mental fortitude and recent performance compared to Tsunoda’s.
