Yuki Tsunoda, the Japanese driver for Red Bull’s junior team, is feeling confident in his abilities to fight against the top Formula 1 teams and even his teammate, world champion Max Verstappen. With a renewed focus on consistency and emotional control, Tsunoda believes he is now a more complete driver and ready to earn a coveted seat at Red Bull’s main team.
Browsing: Driver Lineup
Sergio Perez’s place at Red Bull Racing is under evaluation as the team looks to address his recent slump in performance. With Perez’s contract reportedly containing clauses related to points, Red Bull may be forced to consider other options, including the possibility of promoting reserve driver Liam Lawson or bringing in Daniel Ricciardo from McLaren. The upcoming summer break will be crucial as Red Bull determines the best path forward for its second driver position alongside the dominant Max Verstappen.
With Sergio Perez’s recent run of poor form, Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has not ruled out the possibility of promoting Yuki Tsunoda to the senior team, as the young Japanese driver continues to outperform his more experienced teammate Daniel Ricciardo.
Aston Martin has extended Lance Stroll’s contract, solidifying the Canadian driver’s place on the Formula 1 grid for 2025 and beyond. This announcement puts an end to speculation around Stroll’s future with the team, ensuring a stable driver lineup as the squad pushes forward in its pursuit of success in motorsport’s premier championship.
1997 F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve believes Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is determined to promote Formula 2 rising star Andrea Kimi Antonelli to the team’s main Formula 1 lineup, potentially as early as 2025. Villeneuve’s claims have fueled speculation about Mercedes’ future driver plans, with Antonelli emerging as a prime candidate to partner George Russell.
Alpine team principal Bruno Famin has revealed that ‘professionalism’ is the top priority in the team’s search for Esteban Ocon’s 2025 Formula 1 replacement, with Jack Doohan emerging as a frontrunner for the vacant seat.
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has revealed the intricacies of Sergio Perez’s contract extension, hinting at a flexible agreement that favors the team’s strategic goals. With Perez’s future uncertain and Yuki Tsunoda’s impressive form, the article explores the implications for Red Bull’s driver lineup and its pursuit of continued Formula 1 dominance.
Red Bull finds itself in an enviable position as it prepares to finalize its driver lineup for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Helmut Marko, the team’s esteemed advisor, has revealed the company’s ‘luxury problem’ of selecting the right drivers to partner Max Verstappen, with Sergio Perez’s contract extension solidifying one seat. The future of Daniel Ricciardo remains uncertain, but Marko has highlighted the impressive performances of Liam Lawson and Ayumu Iwasa, with the latter eyeing a potential Formula 1 debut.