Yuki Tsunoda has addressed Red Bull’s decision to move him into a test and reserve role for 2026. The change follows the team’s appointment of Isack Hadjar for next season and Arvid Lindblad’s promotion to Racing Bulls.
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix after McLaren misjudged key pit stop decisions, keeping the title fight alive. Yuki Tsunoda climbed from fifteenth to tenth, taking an important point in a race shaped by strict tyre limits and an early Safety Car.
Four cars drop to the pit lane, Tsunoda starts ahead of Verstappen, and teams lean toward a medium-tyre sprint as clear skies set the tone for the night race.
Oscar Piastri won the Qatar sprint with ease, reducing his deficit to Lando Norris while Yuki Tsunoda supported Max Verstappen on lap one, took a penalty, and still secured fifth.
Yuki Tsunoda heads into the Qatar Grand Prix with his future at Red Bull still uncertain, admitting he has “no plan B” and hinting that “most people probably know” where things stand. With Red Bull expected to finalise its 2026 line-up after the weekend, Qatar may be Tsunoda’s final chance to secure his seat.
Red Bull sees promising speed on soft tyres in Las Vegas, but Max Verstappen remains cautious as tyre warming and unpredictable conditions shape the early weekend picture.
Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda were both knocked out in Q1 at Interlagos, marking Red Bull’s first double elimination in nearly two decades and raising new pressure in the title fight.
Lando Norris edged Andrea Kimi Antonelli by under a tenth to take sprint pole at Interlagos, while Yuki Tsunoda’s disrupted preparation led to an SQ1 exit. Ferrari struggled, Aston Martin impressed, and a tight midfield battle defined the session.
