Overview
- Red Bull has shifted its target for confirming the 2026 lineup from late November to potentially after Abu Dhabi, extending the evaluation window.
- Yuki Tsunoda acknowledged he is nervous about his future and says closing the qualifying gap to Verstappen and scoring in the remaining races is his focus.
- Since replacing Liam Lawson 19 rounds ago, Tsunoda has scored points in only six events, citing missed chances in Mexico and Brazil.
- Paddock expectation is that Isack Hadjar will be promoted to partner Verstappen with Arvid Lindblad stepping up to Racing Bulls, leaving one seat for Tsunoda or Lawson.
- Tsunoda says he aims to boost Red Bull’s push against Mercedes for second in the constructors’ standings, starting with the Las Vegas round.