Even after 14 races in the A-Team, Yuki Tsunoda does not show the services that would justify a whereabouts at Red Bull Racing beyond the Formula 1 season 2025. Whether the Japanese still has a future in the premier class is currently being diligently speculated. According to Paddock rumors, there are still two doors that are open to him – one more, one less.
Red Bull Racing has not yet officially done it, but it is a open secret that Yuki Tsunoda has to leave the A team again after the 2025 Formula 1 season. The weak achievements of the 25-year-old since he promoted (twelve points in 14 races) simply do not give the RB manager any other choice.
The big question is how to proceed for Tsunoda afterwards. According to a report by the Japanese portal “Autosport Web”, there are currently increasingly speculation about two alternatives. One of them: a return to the racing bulls.
Lawson loses backing at Red Bull
There would be space in your own B team. On the one hand, it is certain that Isack Hadjar is promoting and the upcoming team -mate of Max Verstappen. On the other hand, Liam Lawson is counted according to “AutoSport Web”. The New Zealand no longer enjoys the backing of those responsible, it is said.
On the one hand, according to the internal assessment, Lawson is not as good as Hadjar. On the other hand, with some actions in the car, he attracted the displeasure of the executive floor. As an example, the portal mentions the collision with Tsunoda at the last race in Monza when both drivers touched and Tsunodas Red Bull was damaged.
Tsunoda has another Formula 1 team on the note
However, if the Racing Bulls door for the 25-year-old does not work, there is another option according to “Autosport Web”: a move to alpine.
According to the report, Tsunoda’s name is on a long list of driver that Alpine boss Flavio Briatore has in the drawer. In addition, Pierre Gasly is also supposed to stand up for a commitment of the Japanese. Both have known each other for a long time and are friends.
The catch: Alpine will probably only choose a new driver at the end of the year. Tsunoda threatens a hanging game with an uncertain outcome. The best application would probably be top 10 places in the Red Bull. However, the Japanese only got theirs four. Significantly not to be recommended for a remaining Formula 1.