Yuki Tsunoda's promotion to Red Bull's main team has ended after a short stint. Following four full seasons with the junior outfit, he joined Max Verstappen in late March. The move placed him under intense pressure alongside one of Formula One's greatest drivers.
Yuki Tsunoda spent four full seasons with Red Bull's junior team before his promotion to the main squad in late March. There, he was set to race alongside four-time drivers' champion Max Verstappen, gaining access to machinery capable of challenging for podiums and wins. His debut opportunity in the Red Bull colors was slated for the Japanese Grand Prix on home soil.
Yet, this Hollywood-like script has reached an abrupt conclusion. Tsunoda has joined a long list of Red Bull cast-offs who struggled with the pressure of competing beside one of the sport's all-time greats. The intensity of lining up with Verstappen proved overwhelming for the Japanese driver.
Looking ahead, Tsunoda's next steps remain unclear, potentially involving a return to Racing Bulls or other Formula One opportunities. Names like Isack Hadjar and Laurent Mekies have surfaced in related discussions.