“Yuki Tsunoda is confirmed for 2025, he will remain with us” with these words Red Bull's super consultant, Helmut Marko, definitively put an end to the rumors about Yuki Tsunoda's future, clarifying the uncertainties that had spread in the paddock. These statements not only put an end to speculation about a possible transfer of the young Japanese driver, but also confirm the team's confidence in him.
Yuki Tsunoda will remain in Racing Bulls
The driver market is waiting for the next blow. The latest news has arrived at Red Bull, with the announcement of the renewal of Sergio Perez which has effectively closed the official line up. However, a different matter for the satellite team of the Austrian team, namely Racing Bulls. Neither of the two seats currently occupied by Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo have yet been assigned for 2025. Regarding Perez's two-year renewal, Helmut Marko specified that he wanted to "ensure continuity and both drivers get along very well, there are no conflicts". Marko also highlighted the importance of stability and harmony within the team.
And it is precisely harmony that should also be found in Racing Bulls. At the moment Yuki Tsunoda is having an excellent season. The Japanese scored points in 5 of the last 6 races. In this scenario of changes, Tsunoda's confirmation represents an element of stability for Racing Bulls. On paper, in fact, the 24-year-old's stay at Racing Bulls has always been the most probable hypothesis. Despite this, the renewal is not yet there items on his possible transfer, especially after Perez's official announcement, they began to intensify. Tsunoda himself said he has other options but that Racing Bulls remains first. “If I have an interesting offer that could be better even than [RB] or Red Bull, I will think about it. But I also have a great loyalty to Red Bull because without them I wouldn't be here,” said Tsunoda.
However, he intervened to calm the rumors about Tsunoda's possible farewell But Helmut Marko, who in a conversation with the Austrians of Kleine Zeitung stated that Yuki will remain with Racing Bulls.
However, the second seat that Ricciardo and Lawson would compete for remains in doubt.
Source statements: kleinezeitung
