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Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing’s team principal, has made a startling statement about the future of one of the team’s key drivers, fueling speculation about potential changes within the lineup. The team has been in the spotlight recently due to significant driver movements, including Liam Lawson’s promotion to the main Red Bull team, replacing Sergio Perez, and the promotion of Isack Hadjar to Lawson’s former seat in the VCARB junior team. Hadjar, a rising star, is set to partner with Yuki Tsunoda at VCARB for the 2025 season, which will mark Tsunoda’s fifth full season in the Red Bull junior program.

Tsunoda, who has been with Red Bull’s junior setup for several years, has shown impressive potential during his time with VCARB. Over the last few seasons, he has outperformed a number of his teammates, including Nyck de Vries, Daniel Ricciardo, and even Lawson, who has now secured a place on the senior team. Despite his solid performances and growth as a driver, Tsunoda has yet to be promoted to the main Red Bull Racing team, a move many expected might happen by now.

Tsunoda’s position has remained in question, with fans and pundits alike speculating whether he would eventually be rewarded with a seat at Red Bull alongside reigning world champion Max Verstappen. His consistent performances in VCARB have demonstrated that he is capable of competing at a high level, yet he has not received the promotion many believe he deserves. This has left his future with Red Bull somewhat uncertain, especially now that Liam Lawson has been given the nod to join the senior team.

In a recent interview, Christian Horner hinted at a critical turning point in Tsunoda’s career with the team. Horner indicated that after five years in the junior program, Tsunoda’s future with Red Bull may hinge on whether he secures a seat in the senior team for the 2025 season. He explained that it would be difficult for Tsunoda to remain in the VCARB setup after so many years without being promoted. Horner’s comments have fueled speculation that Tsunoda might either be given a chance to race for Red Bull Racing, or potentially be let go to pursue opportunities with other teams.

“You can’t have a driver in the support team for five years. You can’t always be the bridesmaid,” Horner remarked, in what appeared to be a clear message regarding Tsunoda’s future. The statement suggests that Red Bull will soon need to make a decision—either offer Tsunoda a seat in the main team or allow him to explore other options within Formula 1.

This development has placed significant pressure on Tsunoda as he looks toward the 2025 season. Although he has consistently delivered strong performances and shown promise, the world of Formula 1 is notoriously cutthroat, with only the most exceptional drivers securing long-term positions with top teams like Red Bull Racing. Tsunoda now faces the daunting task of proving beyond a doubt that he deserves a promotion to the senior team, or else he risks being dropped from Red Bull’s program entirely.

The 2025 season will be critical for Tsunoda as he aims to either cement his place within Red Bull Racing or find a new path forward in Formula 1. For now, all eyes are on whether Red Bull will finally give him the opportunity to shine at the highest level, or if his time with the team will come to an end after five years of hard work and development. Tsunoda’s fate now rests on his ability to convince the Red Bull hierarchy that he is the right man to partner Max Verstappen in the future.