Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Tsunoda Accepts Red Bull Exit
Yuki Tsunoda, a Japanese Formula One driver, is leaving his main driving role at Red Bull.
He will become a test and reserve driver starting in 2026.
Isack Hadjar, a young driver, will take his place.
Tsunoda said he is a bit sad but okay with the change.
He feels he didn't do as well as he could have with the Racing Bulls car.
Max Verstappen, his teammate, has been much more successful.
Honda, which helps make the car's engine, is also leaving Red Bull to join Aston Martin.
Hadjar is confident he can adapt to the new car and team.
Yuki Tsunoda will move to a test and reserve role at Red Bull in 2026.
Isack Hadjar will replace Tsunoda as Max Verstappen's teammate.
Tsunoda scored 33 points this season, far fewer than Verstappen's 396.
Honda is leaving Red Bull to join Aston Martin next season.
Hadjar is confident in his ability to adapt to the new car and team.
- Who
- Yuki Tsunoda, Isack Hadjar, Max Verstappen
- What
- Tsunoda's move to a test and reserve role, Hadjar's promotion to Red Bull
- When
- Starting from 2026
- Where
- Red Bull and Racing Bulls teams
- Why
- Tsunoda's performance compared to Verstappen, Honda's move to Aston Martin
- Driver
- Yuki Tsunoda
- Team
- Red Bull
- New Role
- Test and reserve driver
- Replacement
- Isack Hadjar
- Points Scored
- 33
- Max Verstappen's Points
- 396
- Honda's Next Team
- Aston Martin