To say that Yuki Tsunoda's performance was disappointing is an understatement. However, there is a significant reason why Red Bull Racing is letting go of Max Verstappen's teammate after this season.

Yuki Tsunoda could be sacked by Red Bull before the end of the 2025 season according to a former F1 team boss. The Japanese driver replaced Liam Lawson at the team in March, with Red Bull hoping that Tsunoda would be able to consistently deliver points in the second seat alongside Max Verstappen.

He is the latest in a long line of Red Bull second-seat victims, following in the footsteps of Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon, Sergio Perez and his predecessor, Liam Lawson. According to a GPblog report, the decision has already been made to terminate Tsunoda’s contract at the end of the season, although he will remain in place until then.