Tsunoda: I want to live within the red bull in F1 2026

Yuki Tsunoda insisted that in 2026, the Red Bull’s Formula 1 is to be part of the program, even if no vacancy opens in its primary team.

Tsunoda is about to enter its fifth season in F1, now to work under the squad Racing bulls Banner made his debut in 2021 with the team under his Alphateuri Guiz.

However, Christian Horner warned in December that Tsunoda’s term in the veteran of The Energy Drinks could end, as he questioned whether he “understands it” to keep him in 2026 ” There was no chance to land on the seat. ,

Red Bull’s partnership with Honda is ending even after the 2025 season, the Japanese manufacturer initially leaving F1 before completing the U-turn and signing his decision to sign an engine supply deal with rival organization Eston Martin Announcement.

For example, living within the red bull may mean that Tsunoda will be bounded with a manufacture He is not competing with the Honda engine.

But the 24 -year -old revealed that his “main goal” continues his connection with the energy drink firm, whether it means to stay in the racing bulls or to be promoted to his main team with world champions Max Verustapane,

“It depends on my performance, (eg) every season,” he said about his future. “Obviously, I would like to live in the Red Bull Family.

“If i’m on Red bull racingHe is amazing. Even if not, I would still like to be a part of this team (racing bulls). I have been in this team (for) five years ago. I am probably (the longest (longest service) driver in this team (longest service).

“I already feel that I am connected to every person who is very important for me to develop myself and focus on what I want to do.

“I feel very supportive with them, which matters a lot to me. Whatever happens is going to be an interesting option, but obviously my main goal is to be in this team, Red Bull family. ,

Tsunoda was in dispute for a red bull drive for 2025, after the team’s decision to drop Sergio Perez Due to lack of results.

The Japanese driver tested the car in Abu Dhabi last year, hoping to achieve one of the most prestigious seats on the grid, only for the red bull to snub him in favor of Liam Lawson.

Kiwi Racer Lawson affected Red Bull during two replacement stents with Alfatari/RB in 2023 and ’24 as replacement for24 ’24 Daniel ReciardoBut the lack of F1 experience compared to Tsunoda meant that public opinion was divided on the decision.

Speaking about the case, Tsunoda said that when he learned about the choice of Red Bull, he was not “angry or disappointed” and this year is eager to lead the Rebraded Racing Bulls Squad, because the crook Isac Hadjar included him as a team partner after two. Year in Formula 2.

“I am already like the things of the previous year (out of the way), it’s far from my head,” he said.

“The moment he officially announced it, I did not feel super, super angry or disappointed. I was prepared inside my head at some point.

“Finally if I go to racing bulls, vcarb or red bull, the things I want to do are the same. In both ways you can do very good projects anyway.

“Perhaps if I was in a red bull, I would be a team-partner with Max, which is not easy. But at the same time, this is a good thing and you can prove yourself at a different level.

“Even with VCARB these are different things that I probably never experienced in such a situation, and like more leadership, and I would have to develop myself more.

“So, I think I am going to stick to what I am doing. I think why he chose Liam and this is what it is. There are things that I cannot control, and I can honor it I do

“I definitely expect this season still. I just focus on what I have to do, I got to prove myself that I am worthy of (to be). ,