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Red Bull in “Awkward Position” as Yuki Tsunoda Points to “Limitation

Red Bull Racing finds itself in an “awkward position” following remarks from RB driver Yuki Tsunoda, who has candidly highlighted a “limitation” in the team’s current strategy and development pathway.

Tsunoda, who has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the 2025 season with RB (formerly AlphaTauri), expressed frustration over the disparity between his performances and the resources available to him. In a recent interview, the Japanese driver alluded to strategic and technical constraints holding back both his individual progress and the team’s competitiveness.

“There’s definitely a limitation,” Tsunoda stated. “I’m doing my best to extract the maximum from the car, but there are things out of my control. It’s a bit of an awkward position I want to fight at the front, but the support and upgrades need to align.”

While Tsunoda didn’t directly criticize Red Bull Racing, his comments hint at a growing tension regarding the level of support given to Red Bull’s sister team, especially amid rumors that key technical updates have been delayed or deprioritized in favor of the senior team’s title push.

This comes at a delicate time for Red Bull, with internal dynamics being closely watched following ongoing speculation around Sergio Pérez’s future and the possibility of reshuffling the driver lineup. Tsunoda, having developed under the Red Bull junior program, has frequently been mentioned as a candidate for promotion but his recent remarks suggest frustration with stalled momentum.

Team officials have not yet issued a formal response to Tsunoda’s comments. However, insiders suggest the leadership is aware of the optics and may be reassessing how resources are distributed between Red Bull and its secondary team, especially with the mid-season break approaching.

As the championship battle intensifies, Red Bull will need to manage not only its on-track performance but also the growing concerns within its broader driver ecosystem — before the “awkward position” becomes a more significant rift.