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RB has taken up an option on Yuki Tsunoda’s contract for the 2025 season, extending his stay for a fifth season.
Red Bull Racing has decided to retain Yuki Tsunoda for the 2025 season, citing his significant performance improvement as a key factor in the decision, according to Team Principal Laurent Mekies. Tsunoda’s strong start to the 2024 season, accumulating 19 points in the initial eight races, led to his fifth-season extension with the team. Despite interest from other teams like Aston Martin, Tsunoda will stay with Faenza next season, with Mekies praising his added maturity on the track. RB CEO Peter Bayer commended Tsunoda’s progress as a testament to the success of both the Red Bull and Honda junior driver programs, emphasizing the decision to continue with the winning team. Tsunoda’s speed, maturity, and popularity with fans worldwide were among the reasons highlighted for his retention by the team.
