Tsunoda 'shuts down' rumors about future at Red Bull alongside Verstappen

08:50, 30 Jul

byHidde Korte

Max Verstappen’s continuation with Red Bull in 2026 looks almost certain, but what about his teammate Yuki Tsunoda? The Japanese driver’s future was a key topic on The Inside Track podcast.

YukiTsunoda put in a strong qualifying performance at the Belgian Grand Prix, securing seventh on the grid. However, his race proved more challenging, and he ultimately finished outside the points.

Journalist Matt Majendie made clear words about the future of the Japanese: ''They do so many interviews and press conferences and he gets asked about it. He knows what's going around, he's not an idiot.''

''As much as you can do, you try and block out that noise, but he'll be aware there's conjecture about his future.''

''When you're not scoring in the points, there's always going to be conjecture. And it was interesting to hear him, I think it's the first time I've spoken to him about like his future and whether he's feeling any kind of uncertainty for beyond this season.''

Yuki Tsunoda

Tsunoda indicated that he was worried about his future with the team: ''If I say I'm not worried, it's not true, but it's up to them what they decide.''

This statement could count on praise from Majendie: ''I thought he was pretty honest about his future. To say actually I do feel a bit insecure. And of course I'm worried. And that I, you know, it would be silly to not look elsewhere. I thought it was quite honest insight.''