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Villeneuve reveals harsh reality for Tsunoda, why Red Bull doesn't want him

14:19, 17 May

bySavannah Lenz

Jacques Villeneuve has a scathing opinion on Yuki Tsunoda. He believes that Red Bull Racing does not want him and that he should be worried about his seat.

After Saturday’s free practice session, Villeneuve said on Sky Sports, “If I was Tsunoda, I would be worried right now” when talking about Isack Hadjar’s performances.

Could Hadjar replace Tsunoda?

He continued, “Tsunoda was only ever there because of Honda.”

Tsunoda has been part of the Honda Formula Dream Project since 2016. He became a member of the Red Bull Junior team in 2019, one year after Honda and Red Bull began their partnership.

“They didn't put him in the main car last year because they don't want Tsunoda. They didn't have a choice when Lawson wasn't up to scratch, and they're afraid that Hadjar is just too young, not ready, let's not burn him.”

About Hadjar, Nillenueve added “But he's showing now that he might be ready.”

With other up and coming Red Bull Juniors, could this be Tsunoda’s only year at Red Bull Racing?