P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Understandably, after five years in F1, Yuki Tsunoda has taken Red Bull’s decision hard.
Yuki Tsunoda is determined to prove himself worthy of a place on the Formula 1 grid after losing his race seat with Red Bull. Despite being out for the 2026 season, he will still be serving as a test and reserve driver for Red Bull, supporting Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. Red Bull’s team principal and advisor had a challenging decision to make regarding the 2026 race seats, ultimately leading to Tsunoda’s shift to a reserve role. Tsunoda has faced this setback head-on and expressed his determination to continue working hard to develop with the team. He remains focused on becoming the best F1 driver he can be, despite this obstacle in his career path.
