Can Yuki Tsunoda Secure His Position at Red Bull? – exclusive story
- By Dr. AK Rana
Red Bull is back at it again—shuffling drivers like a deck of cards, searching for the “perfect” second driver while Max Verstappen continues to carry the team on his shoulders.
After just two races in the 2025 season, rumors are swirling that Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson in the Red Bull seat. If true, it would be yet another case of the team pulling the trigger too soon, crushing a young driver’s confidence before he’s even had a real chance to prove himself.
Red Bull has followed this approach for years, constantly swapping drivers under immense pressure until they find someone who can withstand it.
Team Principal has one favorite line:
“I do pressurize my drivers, because only those who survive pressure can stay in F1.”
While that sounds great in theory,
let’s be honest.
“If Toto Wolff believed the same,
then after his first crash last year,
Kimi wouldn’t have been accelerating in performance with every lap.”
Red Bull – Real Struggles: Beyond the Driver Drama
The bigger issue isn’t just about swapping drivers—Red Bull has major cracks forming within the team:
1. Losing the Constructors’ Title – Horner admitted before the season that losing the championship would cost them in car development.
2. Lost Sponsors – Financial setbacks are hitting hard.
3. Adrian Newey’s Departure – The mastermind behind Red Bull’s car design is now with Aston Martin.
4. Car Performance Issues – Red Bull’s car is not built to adapt to different driving styles, making it harder for new drivers to settle in.
To add fuel to the fire, there are rumors that Honda is offering millions to Red Bull to bring Yuki Tsunoda into the team. And let’s be real—they need the money.
Yuki Tsunoda: Redemption or a Trap?
Yuki will be thrilled.
His fans will be happy.
We’re all happy for him—he deserves the seat.
But here’s the worrying part:
we’ve seen this,
story play out before.
“Every driver who has stepped into that second seat has faced immense pressure,
constant comparisons,
and a brutal lack of job security!”
Yuki was devastated when Red Bull didn’t promote him last season. He had earned it, everyone saw it coming, and yet, he was left behind.
Now,
he’s finally getting his chance.
But will he survive the Red Bull second-seat curse?
What About Liam Lawson?
Lawson’s F1 dream might be taking a huge hit. He’ll likely be sent back to RB which is a major blow for any young driver who was just getting started.
Let’s not forget:
His first race was a mess due to rain, something entirely out of his control.
In his second race, he repeatedly reported issues with the car—but, of course, nobody listened.
Red Bull’s handling of young drivers has been questionable at best, and at this point, it just feels like they are toying with their confidence and careers.
The Bigger Problem: Red Bull Needs to Fix the Car
The Japanese Grand Prix is next, and Yuki will be eager to prove himself in front of his home crowd. But while all eyes are on the driver lineup, the real issue is Red Bull’s car development.
With Newey gone, sponsors pulling out, and Max Verstappen being the only real reason the team is still at the top, it’s time Red Bull focuses on the one thing that actually matters—building a car that doesn’t leave its second driver fighting an uphill battle.
For now, we wait for the official announcement. But if history has taught us anything, Red Bull’s second-seat drama is far from over.
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