Tsunoda upbeat ahead of United States GP: 'Gained real confidence'

Since making the move to Red Bull after just two races of the 2025 season, the Japanese driver has struggled mightily at the Austrian team. However, at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Tsunoda grinded out a much-needed P6 for his best finish so far at the Austrian team.

The 25-year-old could only back that up with a 13th place at the Singapore Grand Prix, but there is still plenty of hope that the form that was rediscovered in Baku can be brought to the Circuit of The Americas.

“I’m looking forward to this week in Austin. It’s always a fun one, super busy off track, but enjoyable," Tsunoda said.

Tsunoda's P6 in Baku was a morale-boosting performance after scoring just nine points across 14 Grands Prix before that weekend. However, there has been plenty of talk about the future for the Japanese driver.

Formula E race winner Sam Bird believes that "it’s only a matter of time" before Tsunoda "vacates that seat" at the Austrian team, and that it is "just a matter of when, not if".

Sky Sports pundit and Williams ambassador Jamie Chadwick also believes that the 25-year-old's time at Red Bull could be up, while also claiming that another Red Bull driver might be dropped at the end of the campaign.