Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Visa Cash App RB walks in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 20, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Yuki Tsunoda believes Red Bull should evaluate his performance over the entirety of the 2024 season when considering candidates for the 2025 seat. Speaking to media outlets, including Sportskeeda, the VCARB driver stated that he deserves a promotion to the senior team based on the majority of his performances this year.
Despite outperforming both the experienced Daniel Ricciardo and rookie Liam Lawson, Tsunoda has not been strongly linked to a Red Bull Racing seat for 2025. Speculation suggests that the two VCARB drivers are in a direct shootout for Sergio Perez’s position. However, rumors about Franco Colapinto being in contention for the seat also emerged.
Addressing the media ahead of the 2024 Las Vegas GP, Tsunoda expressed frustration at Red Bull’s apparent reluctance to take his candidacy seriously. While he confidently asserted his qualifications for the role, he noted that drivers he has outperformed have been more frequently discussed in the narrative surrounding the seat. Tsunoda emphasized that his employers should assess his season as a whole rather than focusing on isolated performances, such as the Mexican GP weekend, when evaluating his potential for promotion.
