Overview
- Tsunoda said Helmut Marko told him privately after the Lusail race that he would not be racing next year.
- Red Bull confirmed Isack Hadjar will step up to the senior team for 2026, with Arvid Lindblad joining Racing Bulls.
- Tsunoda cited contract restrictions that limited talks with other teams despite outside interest in a 2026 drive.
- Promoted to Red Bull two races into 2025, he scored 30 points across 21 starts while Max Verstappen set the team benchmark.
- He expressed regret about leaving the Racing Bulls car he helped develop and plans to use 2026 to learn from a different perspective while staying ready for opportunities.