Yuki Tsunoda was given his long-awaited first taste of life at the Red Bull wheel during the post-season test in Abu Dhabi. Despite being a Red Bull driver since 2021, Tsunoda had previously never driven the first team’s car save for a Goodwood appearance but was given a chance to do so in the final session of the season.

Red Bull ignoring Yuki Tsunoda over excessive swearing is irritating an F1 journalist as Max Verstappen does the same

Honda president Koji Watanabe spoke with Red Bull team boss Christian Horner as recently as Saturday as he continued his push to ensure Yuki Tsunoda at least has a shot at the Red Bull race seat. Red Bull have yet to reveal their full line-up for both Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls for the 2025 championship with a decision expected sometime this week.