The most disappointed on the grid
If there was a “disappointed person of the year” award for Formula 1 drivers, this recognition would certainly go to Yuki Tsunodawho had deluded himself into thinking he could get the long-awaited steering wheel Red Bull.
The decision to do without Sergio Perez, which arrived in late December, seemed to be able to open the doors to the Japanese, who however found himself facing an unexpected rival, Liam Lawson, with whom he shared the last six races of 2024 in Racing Bulls.
And Red Bull chose Lawson, despite Tsunoda crushing him in terms of numbers, with a peremptory 6-0 in qualifying, a 3-1 in the race and an 8-4 in terms of points won. So how can we explain the decision of the team led by Christian Horner? Lawson was preferred for his mental strength and potentialWhile A certain emotionality and inconstancy went against Tsunoda.
Ali Tarpate
If Helmut Marko did not rule out – between the lines – a possible change of heart during the current season and pushed Tsunoda not to give up, Christian Horner instead hinted that he was open to a farewell for the Japanese, after five years in the junior team and the lack of promotion for the next championship.
The Japanese of Auto Sport Web they then revealed an indiscretion, even more bitter for Tsunoda in light of the lack of choice: “In the last 2 years Yuki had started to look around, knowing that he had little chance of promotion at Red Bull. And Alpine, Sauber-Audi and Haas are said to have spoken to his management in early 2024, offering him a long-term contract. However, Red Bull refused to release himthen deciding in June to announce him for Racing Bulls for 2025.”
Related News :